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Mother Fights for Change Amid Son's Two-Month Disappearance

1/11/2025

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In Douglas County, Nebraska, Kristi Kerwin is desperately searching for her 30-year-old son, Brian Curtis, who has been missing for two months. Struggling with schizophrenia, Brian chooses a life off the grid, complicating his mother's efforts. With inadequate mental health resources, Kerwin passionately fights for legislative changes to improve support for families like hers.

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Story summary

In Douglas County, Nebraska, Kristi Kerwin is desperately searching for her 30-year-old son, Brian Curtis, who has been missing for two months. Struggling with schizophrenia, Brian chooses a life off the grid, complicating his mother's efforts. With inadequate mental health resources, Kerwin passionately fights for legislative changes to improve support for families like hers.