Posted by tdaneen on July 2, 2000, at 13:32:49
In reply to Re: yes projection..., posted by Rockets on July 2, 2000, at 11:59:11
Rockets, I was offended by the "Grown up" comment you made to me, however this venue is for all of us to learn and to vent if neccessary. It is sometimes difficult to decifer what is intended by what is written.
I do have other issues that I have to face, I never intended for my question to ignite such a backlash. For me, I know I am not just a competent parent, but an exceptional one. My illness has given me insight that being normal never would. I am much more sensitive to changes in mood in the people around me. I am more of a natural empath than I sometimes would like. I have worked hard to reach the level I am at. I will not , repeat WILL NOT allow that man or anyone, man or woman to use my illness as a lever against me. It is difficult a lot and it sucks a lot, but I believe that in some ways we bipolars are really blessed at the same time (brilliance and madness). We are given gifts of artistry, of spirit, or emotion, empathy, of understanding, of beauty, that the "normals" will never have. We are the ones that are the teachers. We are the ones that show them what deeper emotions are. They in many ways envy us that. Our curse is that we have to go through the darkness too. Why do you think we have such a hard time giving up our highs?Anyway back to reality... The point is as long as I am under the doc's care I take my meds, I am dilligent and monitor my mood changes, and I understand my illness and how it effects me and those around me. I am not harming myself or others, and I never have how could this ever be used against me? I just wanted to hear from others who had been through the same. Divorce, custody, bipolar illness and all. I want to thank all of those who replied to my post , Yes, even you Rockets. No hard feelings.'Kay?
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