After years of chaos marked by sleepless nights, racing thoughts, loss of appetite, isolation, manic episodes, suicidal thoughts, drug-fueled anxiety, and the weight of substance abuse-driven depression, I finally found my answer—Bipolar Disorder. A name for the storm that almost ruined my life and consumed the better part of my…
“If you weren’t gonna guide me, why bring me into the light?” These lyrics from Kehlani’s song The Letter resonate deeply with many individuals who have grown up without the presence of their biological fathers. For 26 years, I have never seen or heard from my father. The better part…


