Today is what I am calling my insaniversary.

A year ago my mind shattered. A year ago my subconscious mind turned itself inside out. A year ago I experienced thoughts that bypassed all of my critical thinking channels and were acted upon instantly. A year ago I experienced visual and auditory hallucinations. A year ago very intense spiritual experiences made me feel as though I was in the middle of an all out battle for my soul. A year ago I scared my family and friends so badly that they could no longer recognize me and feared the wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend they knew even existed anymore. A year ago I was hospitalized and learned what it was like to be held and treated without consent. A year ago I was given drugs that placed me in a zombie like state. A year ago I was diagnosed as Bipolar.

And so my journey began. I was determined to pick up the pieces of my life and battle whatever has caused my break with reality. I wanted to fight to have a place in my family again. I had never been away from my kids and I felt completely lost. I was stuck in a hospital, but I was there for good reason and decided it was time to get to work.

The rest of the story of my year is a long tale of trial and error, ups and downs and a lot of learning. I approached it all with a positive attitude and a humble heart. I found the support I needed in myself and others. I eventually found PC.

Time has healed many of my wounds. Time has given me the opportunity to grow and to change my life choices for the better. Time has given my doctors the opportunity to see that I am more than the psychotic woman they treated a year ago. I am now med free with their blessing and support. My life is more balanced than it has been in many years. I am focused on being holistically healthy and I am still learning as I go.

I don't know where I'll go from here. So many things are still up in the air and only time will tell. I do know though that I could not have done any of this alone. I want to deeply thank each of you for the support, love and wisdom you have offered me. I want to thank your for your acceptance of me even when I was struggling to accept and forgive myself.

Today is a day full of promise for me. Today I will spend time with my family. Today I will thank my friends and family for their love and support. Today I will enjoy life including all of the little things I missed before. Today I will walk with a humble and a grateful heart. Today I will celebrate all of the wonderful people I have met and the things I have learned in the past year. Today I am proud of myself.

A year can truly make all the difference in the world. A day can turn your life upside down. A single moment holds all the promise we need for change. I wish everyone here a year of moments of change and wellness. Love to you all!