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journey into a bipolar mind

journey into a bipolar mind pebbles in time . there were ripples in yesterday’s water where stones once were tossed . pebbles really, yet enough to form concentric wrinkles soothing over rough edges and drowning silly circus clowns . each circle died and glass-like waters were again still undisturbed as though he had not been there . perhaps he hadn’t . in his head circles rolled onto circles and the pale painted pony leapt easily over his uncontested path . the music stopped his eyes closed and no circles remained ripples collapsed and pebbles dropped inside his quiet mind . time to get off, he thought to himself as he reached into his pocket and wondered which was real the carousel or the glass-like waters . in his pocket the pebbles were wet and the painted ponies were going round again galloping away while clowns begged for laughter . and he picked up more pebbles from the ice cream stand . tolbert

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Date: 7/28/2025 3:59:00 PM
Oh, goodness, your glimpse into a bi-polar mind is chilling. And gripping. And sad. My brother suffered from the illness and ended up homeless because he preferred self-medicating. I love him so much, watching his journey was quite difficult. He passed 10-23 at age 68 so he is finally free. I hope you do not live with the disorder??? CayCay
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Date: 7/28/2025 6:03:00 PM
Thank you so much CayCay. I am so sorry about your brother and it saddens me that mental illness is not looked at differently in this country. And yes, I was diagnosed with bipolar I over twenty five years ago and PTSD as well. Thanks for your concern and I pray that you and your son are well. When I read of your struggle and his, I wept. May your day be blessed.

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