Celebrating TK’s Strength 💪

I was almost finished with graduate school when I was struck down with a bipolar 2 depression and was unable to complete my degree. I felt for so long that I had failed. I defined myself as a failure.

Then, just the other day, years later, I had the realization that I am not a failure, but quite to the contrary, I am a success.  I am a successful person because I survived 3 frightening years of extreme bipolar 2 depression. I tried and tried to overcome my illness, and despite the seemingly insurmountable challenge, I was a success.

Battling a terrorizing disease and emerging healthy and stable after years of struggle is, and will always be, a most impressive accomplishment. It was a hard-fought win and I take much pride in it.

Now I look forward to the next life challenge I encounter and attempting another win. On my journey ahead, even if I have some failures with what I desire to take on, I will never define myself as a failure in life again.

#Bipolarstrong 🌍

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