The Girl with Black EyesVoided DaysSo, it’s been three weeks since I was locked up in Castle’s psychiatric unit. I’d like to say I’m thriving, like it’s just another day, but…Jun 2, 2017Jun 2, 2017
The Girl with Black EyesThe Purple BalloonI drive the streets of San Diego, following the signs. Red and green lights, signals left and right, bridges that link up Space and Time. I…Apr 24, 20171Apr 24, 20171
The Girl with Black EyesThe Halfway House and Religion of AAThe only way Alvarado Parkway Institute would let me out was if I attended an outpatient program and boarded in a halfway house for…Apr 24, 2017Apr 24, 2017
The Girl with Black EyesAn Existence JustifiedMy psychologist gives me the second book she’s recommended, The Alchemist. I read it within a few hours and feel the parallel to the boy on…Apr 14, 2017Apr 14, 2017
The Girl with Black EyesOut of DarknessAs the eight-year anniversary of my first hospitalization approached, I was in the midst of my most challenging and abysmal depression. I…Apr 12, 2017Apr 12, 2017
The Girl with Black EyesAndrea’s Advice on Coping with Bipolar DisorderI had someone recently ask me my survival tips on coping with Bipolar disorder and from my experience over the last eight years, I came up…Apr 7, 20171Apr 7, 20171
The Girl with Black EyesPonyboyPonyboy was a small, white, stuffed horse I received after opening a Wells Fargo bank account in my West Hollywood neighborhood, but he was…Mar 29, 2017Mar 29, 2017
The Girl with Black EyesA Great LineageTears only came easy in the hospital…where my rage, fear and impatience gave way to the ultimate surrender of body and soul.Mar 23, 2017Mar 23, 2017
The Girl with Black EyesThe D BlockThe D block had a kaleidoscope of individuals, drama and intensity. At first I was elated to be there, I could hear the voices of my Red…Mar 23, 2017Mar 23, 2017
