January 2025

Journaling is a powerful tool for processing thoughts and emotions. Over 35 years ago, it was recommended to me as a way to better understand myself and my mental illness. My initial diagnoses were Generalized Anxiety and Depression, yet I had little understanding of how the prescribed medications were meant to help me. Over the […]

Growing up in the countryside with my mom, dad, and sister was a special chapter of my life. My dad was passionate about field trials with his beagles, competitive events that tested a dog’s hunting instincts and skills. These trials simulated real hunts, with the dogs tracking birds and animals like rabbits, pheasants, and partridges.

I want to share a memory, even though it’s not my proudest moment as someone living with bipolar disorder. Still, it’s an important part of my journey—one I’ve faced more than once. This story is about the first time I left my wife and kids. Some details are a bit fuzzy since this happened about

Yesterday wasn’t the best day, but it was still pretty fun. This is the second day of no school because of ice and snow on the roads here in South Carolina. My friends and I made the most of it—we had snowball fights, or should I say ice fights, since there wasn’t much snow. We

My parents and medical team thought it was time to change my meds again. I don’t feel mad or sad as much anymore, and I think the new meds are actually helping. We’ve been adjusting my medications ever since I found out I have bipolar. Sometimes, I wish there was a magical pill that could

Three days of rain in a row. If the Black Dog hadn’t already been nipping at my heels, it came running now, teeth gnashing. It sunk its teeth into me, and it won’t let go. Do you know what the “Black Dog” is? It has symbolized depression as far back as Victorian times, referring to

Here we are again, navigating the ever-challenging journey of finding the right medication cocktail for my boy. It’s been a constant struggle for all of us. Each time, we start with a glimmer of hope, maybe this next one will finally be the one. As a parent, it’s incredibly hard to medicate my child without truly