A memoir about heartache, hope and healing when diagnosed with a serious mental illness.The devastating impact on career, interpersonal relationships, finances and a person's sense of value and worth for those living with Bipolar I. The sadness and sense of hopelessness experienced by family members who feel overwhelmed on how best to support their loved ones. A book that may benefit mental health professionals in counseling their clients through a bond of trust and unconditional regard offering them hope and healing. My journey towards self-forgiveness and acceptance.