That's something I have noticed too Vicki. All we get blasted with is a sensationalized story. The media loves to spice it up as well. You're right, normal is not news.


My friend, who is bipolar is my brother's best friend from first grade. His dad was alcoholic and left them when his five year old sister died of pneumonia. He was then a fixture in our house, a forth child. He does water color art, golfs, is very funny and at one time was one of the top ten hairstylists in the U.S.

He's not unstable and my husband and I both enjoy having him around. I wish some of my more "stable" friends were like him. He's very easy to be around. He doesn't sap my spirit and energy. He's just good to be around. Our kids like him too.