In my experience, the word stability gets thrown around a lot as something to strive for. However, is it fair to people living with Bipolar Disorder to apply that word […]
Breathing air that seemingly becomes so fresh Working endlessly on a project that determines my worth. Going hours without eating Disappearing without a trace Reading theories about the fucking M&M […]
She’s in the grocery store pushing her cart; the territory is familiar. The aisles seem tighter than usual and she begins talking to herself. It used to be that the […]
I will never forget the day I complimented you,and instead of taking it, you assured me that you were not perfectbecause you hate to do the dishes, and you don’t […]
I stare out the window,stand and watch the rain beat downharshly on the rug spread on my patio;It wasn’t supposed to be like this. I sip coffee from a chipped […]
Her hair—twisted like long, green tentacles—fell like water across her faceand as the rain came pouring down, algae liquid followed suit—oceanic.In the depths of her laughter, I explored the brightest […]
Depression is filled with lies and ugly underlying issues. It hovers over you whispering sweet nothings into your ear…You stupid bitch! What are you doing with your life? You’re nothing […]
Today has been good.I got out of bed. I showered. I got dressed up.I was productive. I had coffee. I filed papers.I socialized—flourishing in the limelight.…I made a mistake. Today […]
{This was originally written before the holidays and is brutally honest. Honesty goes a long way and often makes others feel less alone.} I took a shower. Washed my hair. […]
When a person in a relationship—whether platonic or romantic—has bipolar disorder, the symptoms can often affect both people. These interferences will arise in a variety of situations—whether manic or depressed—and […]