For the Love of Aaron 10/10

Family Ties' Meredith Baxter Birney stars in this made-for-television movie about a woman threatened with losing her son to her ex-husband. Following her divorce, Margaret's son Aaron is the only person who matters to her. But when Margaret unexpectedly begins showing symptoms of mental-illness, the boy's father decides she is incapable of safely caring for their child.

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Film & Animation

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• schizophrenia
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[drewandbailey1]

Aaron is actually my husband. We have been together for over 20 years, we have 3 beautiful boys and he is a wonderful Father. He works as a juvenille counselor and has a very healthy outlook on life. Meredith Baxter did a fabulous job portraying Margaret. The film was pretty close to real life but didn't always portray how harsh it really was.

[crazyonemexican]

@66kompis Why would you say that? He was a very mature individual, even as a little boy, we all saw it depicted right in this film. I don't think he would need therapy, if anything, he will TEACH others how to deal with mentally impaired parents. You cannot say she wasn't a wonderful mother, yes, she made many mistakes and he had to care for her, but she did everything for HIM out of her love for him and only HIM. That's what a mother should be about, and she was everything one has to be.

[spikester889]

im so happy he got to stay with his mom hes lucky hes got a caring mom and me and my kids there bond is so close i wish i had that chance again to be with my kids and just to hold them and say i love them kids dont normally judge there parents if there sick or different it makes them more understanding to peaple more so if the parent cares about them and they have a close bond they try to stick up for them more towards mean peaple i wish i had had the right supports i would have my kids it hard

[vs4753]

Wow that poem made me cry

[spiritfyre1]

Yea

[crazyonemexican]

@gaiagale Thank you. I just made my way to read your comment and when I clicked back here I was actually amazed at the comment I left just 1 short year ago. You have no idea, but I actually got a lump in my throat and started tearing up as I remembered this tough but nonetheless, wonderful story. To Aaron's wife, you must be so very proud of him! Please let him know we all love what he did for his wonderful Mother, he's going to be a star that will shine bright someday in our skies. :)

[gaiagale]

thank-you 'rabbitimes for sharing a remarkable storey

[gaiagale]

@crazyonemexican ...astute comment ...have you seen Aaron's wife's comment ...you were absolutely spot on

respect

[gaiagale]

@66kompis ...did you see Aaron's wife's comment ...it is worth checking out ...just a thought :-)

[gaiagale]

@drewandbailey1 what a wonderful gift ...you have shared with us a snapshot of reality that adds to a powerful story of humanity ...of mother child bonding ...of truth in its many faceted brilliance

thank-you for sharing your personal perspective ...I almost stopped watching because I failed to believe this story's beginning ...I am pleased that I persevered ...I grew to admire Margaret and appreciate Aaron's steadfast belief in himself as well as his Mom ...I discovered your comment... ♥

[midnightxoxosann]

@drewandbailey1SOUNDS LIKE A HAPPY ENDING