Aurora’s Story

I was diagnosed with Bipolar with Psychotic features (meaning I hear voices) when I was in high school. It was almost a relief to know there was a reason for the way I was feeling. At first my friends were scared of me but eventually they remembered why they had loved me to begin with and things became back to normal. Despite taking a while to find the right regimen of medicine I know it has changed my life and am grateful for it despite my many years of being angry to have to take it. I used to feel so bad for my younger brother who had to stand back and watch me go through this hard time. I wondered how it affected him and felt guilty for the way I acted towards him at times. Throughout this journey my family has been incredibly supportive including my younger brother. He reminds me constantly that he will always be my best friend no matter how my moods change. Without my family I don't know where I would be. This road has been a struggle for me as I'm sure it is for all of you but remember that you can find love and you will make it through the hard times.