Invincible will never describe me. I am not super human, or super strong, or super anything. I am Lisa- humble, quiet, reserved, and meek. This world can be intimidating and scary even. Filled with fierce determination and absolute faith, this world remains small in the presence of my God.
Bipolar Life-The Journal, #13
I am learning the difference of being the one in peril versus being the family member on the outside looking in- powerless, exhausted, speechless, and scared. Picture me tapping my fingernails against the windowpane of a room I cannot enter, tears pouring down my cheeks, and fear capturing every breath I take.
Bipolar Life- The Art of Dark
There is beauty here, hidden from day. Silence inviting in a melancholy way. Peace encompasses the chaos of mind Dark envelops the beast of daytime light.
Bipolar Life- The Journal, #11
My optimistic enthusiasm was replaced with pessimistic fear. Silently, I battled these wars inside my own mind. As I look back now, it was a tragedy. My own self-defeating tragedy.
Bipolar Life- The Journal #10
Over the last several months I clearly saw myself spiraling, one dreadful circumstance after another. Over and over I looked in the mirror and asked, "Who are you? Where are you?" Over and over I heard silence at the other end.
Bipolar Life- The Journal, #9
Hopeless faces surround me. Negative energy is real! I'm not one for 'vibes', but now I see Satan uses the inner being of the hurting.
Five Minute Friday-Define
I began following Amy a while back as I began my own personal journey to share hope and love as a believer living with bipolar disorder. This past week, Amy took her own life, and the community is heartbroken.
Bipolar Life- To the Bipolar Companion
Many days we are trying to stay above the waters, and those same days you do the same for you while helping us. You are a treasure. You are a rare and precious jewel, and we could not do this without you.
Their Addiction-My Journey- Not Their Storm
“I just found your daughter trying to hang herself.”
Their Addiction-My Journey (& Bipolar Life)- The Journal, #7
Yesterday, as my loved one attempted suicide, I had no choice but to finally face my fear and to be strong enough to step forward in faith of the unknown.