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I have bipolar disorder type 1 from which I am currently in remission. In addition, I am a domestic violence survivor with 14 years of freedom, although I have PTSD. I'm open and honest about all aspects of who I am, hoping that somehow I can reach out to someone else who might need to hear that I can and have overcome my own trials. It's also important to me to fight the stigma attached to mental illness, and I try to give as accurate information as I can.

I have two amazing daughters, a fantastic son-in-law, two awesome grandsons (and one on the way), and the most unbelievably wonderful significant-other (what the hell else am I supposed to call him when we're in our 50s?). 

I share my home with two cats who, when not telling me what to do, are a tremendous source of unconditional love.

I live near Columbus, Ohio but spend most of my time with goats, chickens, cats and my beloved one on 13 acres in a beautiful rural area of southern Ohio.