Together
December 2012 What a powerful word, “together.” How did you do that? How did you finish the project? How did you paint the house? How did you face that illness? How did you fix the car? How did you care for your parent? How did you … tell me how? “Together” we did it. We did it “together.” You are so much more than bipolar disorder. Click here to read other...
Read MoreI teach you, you teach others
November 2012 On this day, Dan decides to teach. He takes the marker and writes in big letters “Dig Deeper!” and proceeds to mock and make fun of Marcia, our facilitator. Sitting in the first row is Marcia watching, listening and laughing uncontrollably. Her cheeks ache and her stomach hurts from the laughter. The group joins in as Dan does not miss a beat mimicking how Marcia speaks, her...
Read MoreA glimpse into Bipolar Insights
October 2012 The call goes out, “Time to review” and you can hear the shuffle of papers as many take out their notes to find the answers to past teachings. It’s become a competition among the group to see who can answer the most questions. “What can you tell me about bipolar disorder?” Each face becomes intense as you can almost hear the search for the right answer, the answer that...
Read MoreCrisis in Training ~ Sergeant Todd Hammitt
September 2012 When I suggested that we ask Sergeant Hammitt to be a part of our 2011 Journal, I was faced with many negative responses. Many felt the Sherriff’s Department would not allow Sergeant Hammitt to participate. I felt differently; it made me realize the negative response to law enforcement still exists. I’ve been aware of the Crisis in Training program and felt that mental health...
Read MoreFamily Affair
August 2012 Family involves people of all ages, moms and dads, sisters and brothers, aunts and uncles, and don’t forget the cousins. Family is the core of life. That’s why, when you are separated from your family, you feel a void. Families can be tough at times – different personalities, ideas, and opinions. We can disagree, argue, and feel as if we are 10 again, being treated like a...
Read MoreHelp!
July 2012 Sometimes life gets in the way. When it does, we are unable to attend group, we cancel appointments, and we postpone grocery shopping. It happens and in most cases, it’s not a problem. That is, unless, it’s stopping you from attending Bipolar Insights. Why do you ask? Well, Bipolar Insights is a lot of fun, it’s a social gathering, and we learn so much about “who we are.” When...
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