That people do remarkable things, in spite of the biggest lifelong challenges, gives me faith. Bipolar disorder is just one of the various handicaps that people can have. Modern medicine, and advancements in medical technology, gives me faith.

I am so fortunate to be living in the 21st century, rather than 100 or 200 years ago. Who knows what my life would be like as a woman with intense BP?

Bad things can happen to anyone at any time. Challenges inspire improvement. My aim is to get through every day no matter how hard it gets, and to make life brighter for others in any small way I can. Who knows how much they're suffering? I just want there to be hope, and to give hope, because that is all we have to keep us going at the end of the day.

Good luck.