I had little hope
My bipolar was out of control
I had few connections
And little to be happy about
Then I joined Lorikeet
They gave me the resources
I learned lots from self esteem/wellness sessions
My traits of patience and resilience were used
I used meditation, mindfulness and prayer
I set up a gratitude journal
I set up short/long term goals
I structured my week
Slowly I found myself and turned my life around
My connections of my wife, Lorikeet, family,
church and community involvement became my support
And I did poetry and writing to express my feelings
With hope and connections
I am now reaching for the stars
By Rod Boyce