Wednesday, April 17, 2013

I will not let my illness define me

It's not like
cancer.
It can't be cured,
but it won't kill me

 It's more like
when someone's body
stops producing sufficient
insulin
and they have to inject themselves
with synthetic insulin to
maintain their
diabetes.

My brain no longer 
produces the chemicals
and hormones that are 
necessary
to maintain the balance of
mind and body.

I recently spent
8 days in the hospital
to maintain
and regulate the medications
necessary to treat
bipolar disorder.


Those are scary words.
Especially for me.
But,


I am strong
I love me
I got this


p.s. I have so much gratitude for the outpouring of love, support and especially the prayers on my behalf.  I thank you and my family thanks you.