So as I continue to grapple with whether or not to put my biographical story out there, I came to a determination recently as I’ve been wading through another one of my older works. I’ve decided that rather than introduce myself to the reading public as a person who dealt with and survived a debilitating …
Author Archives: A Bipolar Life
Update
So I’ll bring you up to speed. There has been a lot of stress in my life recently. With the start of the next school year looming in a couple of weeks, I’ve kind of been on edge, which has made me a bit short with the kids, something that I’m working on. Also, my …
Steps Forward (and Back)
The good news is that with just a month left of summer vacation, I am finding time every day to write. My latest manuscript is picking up steam and starting to take off. I think it is a compelling work so far and seems to be getting better. Finding time every morning to read and …
Reset Goals
I had another productive meeting with my therapist today, and I got a lot off my chest. Mainly, I’ve been turning over the loss and defeat I feel about having another spring and summer go by when I didn’t accomplish my ultimate teaching goal: teaching at the high school level. While I set my sights …
Relaxation and Writing
So I have found time to relax, recharge, and write during our four-day vacation in South Haven, Michigan. It has been extremely peaceful and beneficial to be here with my wife’s family and just enjoy some time away. The weather has been perfect, and I even found some time to get to a local golf …
Normalcy
I had my weekly session with my therapist, and a consistent topic over the past few weeks has been my contention with normalcy and stability. Now those are two good things, right? Of course they are, but I believe that my acceptance of all things in my life has come at the expense of what …
Ambition
I had an interview yesterday with the department chair at a high school in the area and found out that I was not selected to move on to the next round. This news came after a string of previous disappointments trying to pursue a high school teaching job. I’ve been teaching middle school for nine …
Aging and Endurance
So I turned the big 4-0 last December, and while it seemed like just another innocuous day, an excuse to get together with family and friends, it’s proving to be more of a momentous mark for different reasons, especially lately. I’m never without a book. Ever since I was holed up in that group home …
Stigma
Last night I went out and enjoyed a drink with my brother. I know it’s not recommended, but I’ve found that I can drink in moderation on occasion. So over a beer, we got to talking about my new blogging endeavor. Over the years, my older brother has been my strongest supporter. He is a …
About Me…
In our progressive society, mental illness is becoming more accepted as time passes. Even with this reality, there is still a stigma attached to individuals coping with different forms of mental illness. On the surface, I am a “normal”, “functional” adult with a stable career, a loving family, and a close group of friends, but …
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