My mother was diagnosed with manic depression and then diagnosed as bipolar II disorder before I was even born.
She told me a story of sitting by herself during a consultation with a psychiatrist when she was 8, and started taking pills ever since.

For most of my life growing up, I witnessed her suffer while her moods swung from mania to depression. I wanted so badly to alleviate her pain but didn’t know what to do. So I’ve been seeking answers and studying trauma for a long time.

Then at age 32, I was diagnosed with bipolar I disorder and that changed my life. A decade ago, I started journaling my story because I dreamt about publishing a book. But every time I sat to write, I’d stop after a few paragraphs because I couldn’t stand the pain and the shame of recalling the things I’ve done and been through while I was manic.

Until one day in September 2024, I worked through my shame and learned to have love and compassion for myself, and I decided it was time I share my story publicly.

In my memoir BECOMING LOVE: My 19-year journey living with bipolar disorder I share vulnerable and raw stories describing what has been for me to live with bipolar disorder, the highs and lows, and how the love from my husband Brett has been the most healing. Along with the powerful work that has taught me to regulate my nervous system and stop manic episodes before they escalate.

I wrote this book for you:
* Living with bipolar, and perhaps struggling, this is my message to you that you are not alone.
* Have a family member, a loved one, or a friend living with bipolar give you a perspective of what’s is like to live with this disease.
* Break down the stigma around mental illness, and in particular, bipolar disorder.
* Curious about bipolar.

My book will be available for order in late 2025 or early 2026.

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