Goodbye to 'Breaking Bipolar,' But Not Bipolar Advocacy

It is with a waterfall of tears that today I tell you that my time writing Breaking Bipolar has come to an end. HealthyPlace is moving in a new direction, and so, after 14 years, my work here is done. And while I find this devastating personally, today, I would like to focus on 14 years of victories for me and for this blog.

My Start with 'Breaking Bipolar'

Fourteen years ago, I was a nameless blogger, writing in a dusty little corner of the Internet. It was there that, miraculously, HealthyPlace plucked me and offered me a job. I still remember the thrill of watching my first paid piece go live on a major site. I knew it was the start of something — although I couldn't have imagined what was to come.

What was to come was writing over 1000 articles here at HealthyPlace. What was to come was being featured in publications like DailyMail, Huffington Post, Healthline, PsychCentral, and more. What was to come were awards, a book, a podcast, masterclasses, and speaking to crowds of hundreds. So much fire was started by the spark that was lit here at HealthyPlace.

What I Learned Writing 'Breaking Bipolar'

HealthyPlace was where I honed my skills as a writer and became a Blog Manager, responsible for editing all the blogs you see on this site. HealthyPlace was also home to my first post that garnered over a quarter of a million views, my first online interview, and a few controversies along the way. While I got a fair amount of flack for various parts of my work here, I also got more love than I can express. It was here that I learned how powerful readers are. It was here that I learned how much my work could give others and how much they would give in return. This place is where I built my home.

HealthyPlace introduced me to a myriad of bloggers, each with their own powerful voice. And it was HealthyPlace that created a connection between me and Gary Koplin — the owner of HealthyPlace and someone to whom will owe much for the remainder of my career.

But I believe HealthyPlace isn't just where I made a home; it's also a launching pad for everything that is still to come. The work I have done here is the foundation upon which I build everything from this day forward.

What's After 'Breaking Bipolar' and HealthyPlace?

So, what's on the horizon? First off, there's a new book on living with bipolar disorder in the works. I believe it will be a great addition to anyone's library and is a great next chapter to my first book.

I also have work with new clients coming up, new speaking engagements, and new places featuring my work. My work is far from over. I will continue fighting for everyone with bipolar disorder and other serious mental illnesses, just like I always have.

In short, while you won't find new Breaking Bipolar posts here, you will find plenty of new work on my site here and across the Internet.

Finally, I would like to thank every reader who ever popped by HealthyPlace to check out my work. Whether you loved, hated, commented, or lurked, I appreciate you all. I would not be where I am today without you. I hope you'll follow my journey forward.

So, while this is a very emotional day for me, it's also a day of great reflection and gratitude. HealthyPlace gave me more than I ever could have asked for in a writing platform. And for that, I will always be thankful.

If you're looking for me, you can find me on Threads, Instagram, Facebook, and Bipolar Burble. The links are in my bio below. I hope to see you there.