Beyond the burden of He: Keeping the Monster At Bay (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781983655043)

I was born in Virginia and currently reside in Florida with my wife Melissa and four beautiful children. I am an advocate for mental health and hold a BA in Psychology with a minor in Human Resource Management. Having served in the United States Army, and suffering a back injury I am a non- combat service connected disabled veteran, who enjoys working with and helping other veterans. In 2003 I was diagnosed with Bipolar Affective disorder and later determined to be type 1 with rapid cycle. At first it hit me like a ton of bricks because I didn't understand what was happening to me and I couldn't get a grip on the balance within my brain. As the years went by and I became stable I grew determined to help others with this disorder as well as other mental illnesses. I learned that with will power and a good support system anything is possible. It is a part of what I am, but not who I am. www.bipolar-poetry.com