tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998250393580256984.post7376605987739120531..comments2024-03-29T06:58:18.599+00:00Comments on Gum on My Shoe: Dissolving the CircleGum On My Shoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02794936633523639600noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998250393580256984.post-28520187758573049572015-11-21T13:04:16.874+00:002015-11-21T13:04:16.874+00:00This so describes how my life has been. Now I see ...This so describes how my life has been. Now I see my Granddaughter following in my path. She is now attending nursery to hopefully help her embrace people outside her safe zone. The younger you learn it the better. Choosing not to mingle is OK as long as you have the ability. Just another skill to learn. Thanks for the blog Marty.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14534747026709950740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998250393580256984.post-21120436616518935822014-09-08T15:19:37.696+01:002014-09-08T15:19:37.696+01:00I've not read that book of Julie's, but I&...I've not read that book of Julie's, but I'm happy and proud to call her a friend of mine. She certainly has a wealth of lived experience. <br /><br />Are there any other books or websites you've found especially helpful?<br /><br />~Marty<br />Gum On My Shoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02794936633523639600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998250393580256984.post-77160265990639880902014-09-08T14:56:16.637+01:002014-09-08T14:56:16.637+01:00Thanks for the reply & links. You're right...Thanks for the reply & links. You're right, there's much info online and I've been reading it. There are times I have to walk away from the computer as it just becomes overwhelming. I ordered 'Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder' by Julie Fast which should arrive on Wednesday.<br /><br />"What doesn't kill us makes us stronger." Yes. My daughter & I are counting on it.<br /><br />Thank you again. The world needs more Marty's.<br /><br />SandyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193444507909859514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998250393580256984.post-12786249801057536762014-09-08T14:46:08.840+01:002014-09-08T14:46:08.840+01:00Hi Sandy
Thank you so much. I appreciate you takin...Hi Sandy<br />Thank you so much. I appreciate you taking the time to comment and share how this article resonated with you. <br /><br />I can only imagine how hard it must be for you and your daughter. Hopefully a diagnosis will help her -- and you -- move forward in hope. I'm a great believer in being as informed as possible, to increase my own awareness and to be a better support to Fran. There's a great deal of information available online. I personally found this free one very useful: <a href="http://www.beatingbipolar.org" rel="nofollow">www.beatingbipolar.org</a>.<br /><br />There are many good books too of course, so you don't have to wait until we have ours published. Fran and I are actually running a book giveaway at the moment and the prizes include some really good books, many of which are related to mental health including bipolar disorder. <br /><br />You can find details of the giveaway <a href="http://www.gumonmyshoe.com/2014/08/shoes-win-prizes-enter-our-summer-book.html" rel="nofollow">here on the blog</a>. That page lists the prize books and there are Amazon links if you want to check any of them out or buy them (but do enter the giveaway!)<br /><br />Thanks again for commenting. If you are on Facebook, you might like to follow our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GumOnMyShoe" rel="nofollow">Facebook page</a>.<br /><br />~Marty<br />Gum On My Shoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02794936633523639600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998250393580256984.post-84970008687383203182014-09-08T13:15:24.789+01:002014-09-08T13:15:24.789+01:00A friend & I were just talking about this sam...A friend & I were just talking about this same thing. I cannot wait to share your article with her. Inner circles are so isolating because you're correct-- circumstances change, people change. And sadly, then what? You've inspired and confirmed the necessity to dissolve my bloody (me attempting to sound English!) circle. I believe it is worth the risk.<br /><br />Hope you find an agent for Gum on My Shoe soon. I want to read it. My daughter's been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. And that we're both feeling a bit overwhelmed is an understatement.<br /><br />Thank you for your timely article.<br /><br />SandyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193444507909859514noreply@blogger.com