One Thousand Cranes
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Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
Tremendously moving!!
I applaud your courage to bare yourself in this way, you are a strong woman, my friend.
Take solace that you have persevered through an abyss of adversity to now soar high above the trees.
I too, suffer from bipolar 1, among many other things.
I became sober over 18 years ago and counting.
My son was just diagnosed with bipolar last week.
I have been medicated for the past 10 years and have a trusted psychiatrist.
Providing the hotline information as well as your sage advice about medication can help anyone who is suffering or knows someone who maybe.
I take comfort in reading your story, we are not alone.
Find your strength Gypsy, and hold on tight.
Thank you for posting this important piece.
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2022
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Tremendously moving!!
I applaud your courage to bare yourself in this way, you are a strong woman, my friend.
Take solace that you have persevered through an abyss of adversity to now soar high above the trees.
I too, suffer from bipolar 1, among many other things.
I became sober over 18 years ago and counting.
My son was just diagnosed with bipolar last week.
I have been medicated for the past 10 years and have a trusted psychiatrist.
Providing the hotline information as well as your sage advice about medication can help anyone who is suffering or knows someone who maybe.
I take comfort in reading your story, we are not alone.
Find your strength Gypsy, and hold on tight.
Thank you for posting this important piece.
Comment Written 16-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2022
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K.L.,
Thank you very much for your exceptional six stars review and kind words. Your insightful and kind understanding means a lot to me since you truly know what's like. I have 27 years clean and sober.
Gypsy hugs
Comment from Sandra Nelms-Ludwig
Dearest Gypsy, I send you a virtual hug from a distance. You have had so many tragic events in your life but still you RISE!! Thank goodness your suicide attempts were not successful, and you are here to help others by telling your truths so that they may see there is the possibility to thrive despite the fragilities of life. It was good you included the hotlines in your author's notes. The photo of you is adorable.
You may consider making the text a bit larger. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2022
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Dearest Gypsy, I send you a virtual hug from a distance. You have had so many tragic events in your life but still you RISE!! Thank goodness your suicide attempts were not successful, and you are here to help others by telling your truths so that they may see there is the possibility to thrive despite the fragilities of life. It was good you included the hotlines in your author's notes. The photo of you is adorable.
You may consider making the text a bit larger. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 16-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2022
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Ms Sandy, I will definitely make the text larger. I'm not used to writing prose and the presentation. Thank you for letting me know.
Thank you very much for your exceptional review and kind words
Gypsy hugs
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You are welcome and always kind words for you.
Comment from AP Apgar
I like your life story- cute picture from your childhood- good presentation- personal touch- good reveal - your journey through your early childhood was apparently very difficult- but your destiny was to have children and to migrate to America- all that you went was necessary to make it happen in this incarnation- or it would not have happened and quite possibly you would have not survived to meet your wonderful children- nor accomplished your many successes- God did not screw up- be thankful for the blessings- AP
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2022
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I like your life story- cute picture from your childhood- good presentation- personal touch- good reveal - your journey through your early childhood was apparently very difficult- but your destiny was to have children and to migrate to America- all that you went was necessary to make it happen in this incarnation- or it would not have happened and quite possibly you would have not survived to meet your wonderful children- nor accomplished your many successes- God did not screw up- be thankful for the blessings- AP
Comment Written 16-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2022
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Thank you, ap. I agree with you, I have my children, I am who I'm supposed to be.
Gypsy hugs
Comment from GARY MACLEAN
A very sad, and brief look at your past Gypsy. One never knows what has made someone else who they are. I am sure your experiences brought you to this point in life.
Para 2, 1st sentence: (At ten year-old) should be (At ten-years-old) year should be plural and add a hyphen between (ten) and (year)
Para 2, 1st sentence: Add a comma after (died)
Para 4, 5th sentence: (15-year-old) should be (15-years-old) plural.
Para 4, 6th sentence: Here you say "my aunts took me with them" but in the next sentence you say "My aunts moved to America ... before I was born." Confusing, should clean that up.
Para 6, 1st sentence: (long term) should be (long-term) Hyphen
Para 8, 2nd sentence: SUGGEST inserting (like) between (feeling) and (I)
Para 10, 1st sentence: Insert (and) between (husband,) and (a)
Thank you for the very sound advice at the end of your article. I have not experienced anything of what you have shared with us, but I have had my down times and a little bit of Doctor's advice and medication straightened me right out.
Thanks for the revealing story.
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2022
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A very sad, and brief look at your past Gypsy. One never knows what has made someone else who they are. I am sure your experiences brought you to this point in life.
Para 2, 1st sentence: (At ten year-old) should be (At ten-years-old) year should be plural and add a hyphen between (ten) and (year)
Para 2, 1st sentence: Add a comma after (died)
Para 4, 5th sentence: (15-year-old) should be (15-years-old) plural.
Para 4, 6th sentence: Here you say "my aunts took me with them" but in the next sentence you say "My aunts moved to America ... before I was born." Confusing, should clean that up.
Para 6, 1st sentence: (long term) should be (long-term) Hyphen
Para 8, 2nd sentence: SUGGEST inserting (like) between (feeling) and (I)
Para 10, 1st sentence: Insert (and) between (husband,) and (a)
Thank you for the very sound advice at the end of your article. I have not experienced anything of what you have shared with us, but I have had my down times and a little bit of Doctor's advice and medication straightened me right out.
Thanks for the revealing story.
Comment Written 16-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2022
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Thank you very much. Gary. I really appreciate your helpfull feedback and constructive criticism. I made the changes and it sounds better.
Gypsy
Thank you very much, Jan. I appreciate your exceptional review.
I am always grateful of encourament and kindness.
Gypsy hugs
"Happiness is an uphill battle. Wear the good shoes." -- Kurt Vonnegut
Comment from royowen
I'm glad you shared a great deal of your life openly, it is apparent that despite the misfortune of being taught by Catholic nuns, you eventually realised that God wasn't quite what the teacher-nuns taught you, God accepted women with all their faults, forgave them, and renewed and restored them. I praise God for you and the influence you bring to others. Well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2022
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I'm glad you shared a great deal of your life openly, it is apparent that despite the misfortune of being taught by Catholic nuns, you eventually realised that God wasn't quite what the teacher-nuns taught you, God accepted women with all their faults, forgave them, and renewed and restored them. I praise God for you and the influence you bring to others. Well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 16-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2022
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Thank you very much, Roy. Yes, I feel loved by God just the way I am.
I always appreciate your kind reviews and encouragement. Blessings for you too.
Gypsy
"Happiness is an uphill battle. Wear the good shoes." --Kurt Vonnegut
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Yep, you wanted a gracious God, and you saw Him.
Comment from eliz100
Thank you for baring your heart and soul. I only know you from the Haiku club so thank you for sharing. I would like to put you on my friend list. I am a retired psych nurse and I have seen your story many times. I am glad you are in treatment and taking medication. My daughter is Bipolar II and the depression is so profound. I do not see any room for improvement.
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2022
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Thank you for baring your heart and soul. I only know you from the Haiku club so thank you for sharing. I would like to put you on my friend list. I am a retired psych nurse and I have seen your story many times. I am glad you are in treatment and taking medication. My daughter is Bipolar II and the depression is so profound. I do not see any room for improvement.
Comment Written 16-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2022
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I always welcome new friends (*÷*)
Thank you very much, Eliz. I appreciate your exceptional six stars review.
I always appreciate kind reviews and encouragement.
Gypsy hugs
"Happiness is an uphill battle. Wear the good shoes." --Kurt Vonnegut
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
What a cutie in the picture, Gypsy. You did a great job
sharing such personal information about your life. All
in all everything made you the person you are today. I'm
happy for you that you have found some peace and fulfillment.
You told your story well.
Best wishes in the contest, Jan
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2022
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What a cutie in the picture, Gypsy. You did a great job
sharing such personal information about your life. All
in all everything made you the person you are today. I'm
happy for you that you have found some peace and fulfillment.
You told your story well.
Best wishes in the contest, Jan
Comment Written 16-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2022
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Thank you very much, Jan. I appreciate your exceptional review.
I am always grateful of encourament and kindness.
Gypsy hugs
"Happiness is an uphill battle. Wear the good shoes." --Kurt Vonnegut
Comment from jessizero
This life of yours is quite a story. Though parts were sad, I am glad things seem to have worked out for you. I suffer from mental illness, too, and I have always taken medicine. It doesn't fix everything, but it helps. Thank you so much for sharing, and best wishes to you.
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reply by the author on 16-Sep-2022
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This life of yours is quite a story. Though parts were sad, I am glad things seem to have worked out for you. I suffer from mental illness, too, and I have always taken medicine. It doesn't fix everything, but it helps. Thank you so much for sharing, and best wishes to you.
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Comment Written 16-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2022
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Thank you very much, Jessi. I appreciate your exceptional review.
I am always grateful of encourament and kindness.
Gypsy hugs
"Happiness is an uphill battle. Wear the good shoes." --Kurt Vonnegut
Comment from lyenochka
Thank you for the wonderful summary of your life and especially for the hopeful and encouraging ending. It's good for everyone who reads this to know that struggling with mental illness does not mean that you can't have a full and productive life as you showed us here! Best wishes in the contest!
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reply by the author on 16-Sep-2022
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Thank you for the wonderful summary of your life and especially for the hopeful and encouraging ending. It's good for everyone who reads this to know that struggling with mental illness does not mean that you can't have a full and productive life as you showed us here! Best wishes in the contest!
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Comment Written 16-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2022
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The contest is for June. It will be a nice surprise if I win but there's a good number of exceptional entries. It felt good to share it anyway.
Thank you very much, Helen. I appreciate your exceptional review.
I am always grateful of your encourament and kindness.
Gypsy hugs
"Happiness is an uphill battle. Wear the good shoes." --Kurt Vonnegut