This bad relationship was a significant number of years ago now. I don't feel the need to write a book. I decided never to write a memoir to protect other people. I know I need to let sleeping dogs lie. I think I would rather be someone's sponsor or a peer support worker. I am an expert by experience after all.
I have no symptoms of mania or depression. I have developed keen insight over the years. I know when my meds need adjusting. I don't think that I should blame the bipolar for having had an abusive ex-partner. He would have been the same towards another girl (Possessive, manipulative and trying to have constant control) I was one of his first serious girlfriends. When I left it shook him up.
I think if you knew my full story you would think other wise. Who threatens to have someone they love put into hospital when they are fine, just to prevent them from leaving?