I Feel It All
I'll never go so far as to say that Bipolar is a blessing, but it's not as awful as I first imagined it to be.
Bipolar allows me to feel it all. All my feelings are intensified. I live life feeling all the happiness and sadness that surrounds my life. I don't get time to rest, but at least my life isn't numb.
Bipolar is a test of my strength. I may not always win the battle, but I can testify that I'm still here, my heart is still beating. I live with my heart on my sleeve. I live.
My appreciation of life is intensified during times of happiness. I appreciate my family because they keep me centered and fill my life with purpose. There might be snow on the path sometimes, but I know the sun will always come out to warm it.
In times of sorrow I appreciate my family even more. They keep me going, reaching for the sun. It may rain now and again, but the clouds will always be replaced by the sun eventually. My family reminds me of this in their smiles and laughter. I'm so thankful I have them. I would be lost without them.
I'm determined to win this war. I will battle every day, though I grow weary, just to know that I can do it. I can and will win this war. Everything and everyone depends on me to be a fighter. So, fight I shall.
A girl. Exploring the world of Bipolar Disorder one day at a time. Informing and educating the public about mental illness.
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© 2009 Cristina C. Fender
