I love my kids, I really do. But I can't describe the pain of having two of them not talk to me for the last two years because their mum as told them I am too unstable and a bad influence in their lives. Do I regret having them? No, but I do feel guilt that I am not the parent I wanted to be because of my bipolar.

There is wisdom in knowing where your limitations lie. I wish I had recognized them earlier.