As a child, my parents divorced and I grew up with my mother, brother and sister. It was then that the sadness and anxiety came. I eventually using alcohol and drugs to deal with my emotions. I sta...visualizza altroAs a child, my parents divorced and I grew up with my mother, brother and sister. It was then that the sadness and anxiety came. I eventually using alcohol and drugs to deal with my emotions. I started writing poems just to get a sense of relief and continued writing until my young adulthood when I was diagnosed bi-polar disorder and anxiety and started me on medications. Once on the medications, I found that I was not able to write poems anymore. I was able to function and go to college and I have an Associates Degree in Nursing. I had kept it together for 20 years and then I had a nervous breakdown and now I find writing, remembering and everyday things are difficult but I keep trying. I refuse to give up. I am 45 and find that I am having to start my life over again but I have a good family and I am blessed.visualizza meno