Seems like yesterday, but yet it was so long ago that I first heard the words bipolar disorder. I was thirty three at the time and felt invincible. All of a sudden I was hit in the face with the proverbial shovel and had a mental breakdown that changed my life forever.

Oh what a night I had trying to explain to myself what the hell had happened to me. I believed I was God and I had never felt such confusion and ciaos in my mind. I remember telling myself that this was all a bad dream and that it would be over soon. In reality that night would be the start of a new way of life for me as I now had some serious obstacles in my path through this journey of life.

“Bipolar Shoes People Do Matter” as well as my second book “Bipolar Shoes Just B U” were written because of my need to give back to society. After all I should have been dead after what happened to me that frightful night. I did not write these books to make money in fact I started writing these more for my children and family members so there would be a history in case any of them were susceptible to the illness. Along the way I knew I had something special happening as I wrote my story. It was at this time I decided to share my work with everyone. I remember all too well how I felt when I was diagnosed, alone, scared, confused and devastated. With my books I wish to tell people they are not alone in dealing with bipolar disorder while also educating their families and others who wish to know a wee bit about the illness.

I have invested my own money and my strong belief in myself in a project that I’m extremely passionate about. I have made the commitment that the Canadian Mental Health Association will benefit from my efforts. I hope that my books could be a springboard to a career in the mental health field as a Peer Counselor. Of course if the Bipolar Shoes books put a few dollars in my own jeans that would be welcomed too.

My only wish is that as many people as possible read my books and that they may be helpful to some folks. Life is a gift and my gift to humankind is my knowledge about a devastating illness that can kick anyone’s ass. Bipolar disorder is manageable and you can lead a productive life it’s just a new set of blueprints on how to live your life. Anything is possible if you truly believe in yourself and I have two books to prove that.

Thanks for visiting my website, all the best,

Dave