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Bipolar Bear Weekly Check-In: How are you doing? (Nov 27-Dec 3) (lemmy.world)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hello, fellow bipolar bears,

Let’s check in with each other. Memes are fun, but having a community where people care is even better!

How are you feeling? What’s happening in your life? What are some of your current wins and obstacles? What are you most looking forward to? What are you glad to be leaving behind?

How can this community support you?

Please share about anything you like, not just bipolar-related stuff. We are humans first and foremost.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (2 children)

I had an eye opening Thanksgiving with my family. My foster child is also my niece and we drove to FL to see her parents. They lost custody due to drug addiction. My brother (her dad) assured me he was sober. He arrived high on something (we think meth) and couldn’t focus on his daughter. It was the first time I have seen something like that. I had to cut the visit short. Right before his exit he yelled out that I needed the drug test not him. (Illegal) Drugs are bad, mkay?

Ona good note, her mom is clean, looks healthy and getting her life back on track. I’m so proud of her and what she’s done in a year.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago

Man, addiction is so hard. I think it's amazing you're giving people extra chances and keeping an open mind. Hopefully Dad gets his shit together too

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago

Shit, that's tough. I hope her mom is able to continue her sobriety and regain parenting rights. You are an amazing person for taking her in and giving her shelter in this storm. Going into the system is so damaging, it's much better to stay with stable family. May things work out the best they can. I'll be keeping you and your family in my thoughts.