Hi Michelle,

I've had problems with my neighbor who is seriously bipolar and off her meds most of the time. There have been times when I felt that I've inadvertently done something that has upset her in some way, or that we've had a disagreement about something. So I've written her a little note telling her I'm very sorry and that I hope we can put it behind us. She usually crumples it up and throws it on my doorstep, but the way I look at it, that's her problem. I've made a heartfelt effort to apologize and that's all I can do. I can't make her understand or accept it.

And sometimes it can help to just continue to smile and say hello, and give it some time.

Hope this helps.