UPS and DOWNS

A young girl weathers the highs and lows of daily life with her mother, who has Bipolar Disorder. Her mother's moods affect her and her brother deeply, and sometimes it can be hard. But she never doubts her mother's love for a second. Inspired by the author's own experience growing up with a parent with Bipolar Disorder. The author addresses this in her Author's Note and talks about the number of people affected by this mental illness in North America, making this a great conversation starter and resource for families.