Old 04-19-2015, 01:31 PM
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Change4good
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Thanks all. I really appreciate the feedback.

My husband's best friend from childhood was with us this weekend, and we had breakfast together while the family was asleep. Turns out he is bipolar as well. We eased into the conversation, but once we both essentially outed ourselves, it was incredibly cathartic.

I have an incredible husband. Of course he knows what I struggle with, and he is also aware of Alex's diagnosis. But he never shared with this information with either of us. Out of respect for our privacy. But I have to think he orchestrated this weekend so we could talk.

It helped me more than anything has in the last five months. Alex has struggled with substance abuse (not alcohol), and we talked about that. It was a good weekend.

I am uncomfortable and hung over. But my head and heart are lighter than they have been in ages.
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