I'm a Mom with BiPolar Type I. My Dad is an alcoholic, my Mom has paranoid schizophrenia.
My daughter is five, and she is amazing.
Being a parent is a huge challenge but incredibly rewarding.
My p-doc thinks that the likelihood for passing on BP is about 20%.
However- the good news is that even if my daughter gets any of the illnesses mentioned above, I will still be there to love, support, and advocate for her.