Mandy Teefey Instagram – Love this! @yr.media & @melindafrenchgates! Today is my one year anniversary. I am not the best with dates or numbers. I am not the best with thinking before I speak. I am not the best at deciphering the difference between brutal honesty and knowing when someone just wants me to listen. I try to fix everything for everyone and I get caught in not knowing the best for myself. Sometimes the “self-care” route looses steam. I was diagnosed Bi-Polar II when I was in my early twenties. No matter how many Drs or medications I tried, I never felt “grounded” for the lack of a better word. So, last year, after decades, I threw my hands up and realized I could no longer control this by myself and I took one month to hand over control to the best of the best. Then it turned into 5 months of learning to like myself, then a few more months to laugh again, a real laugh. I was diagnosed ADHD with Trauma. Not only had I spent majority of my life learning about Bi-Polar, I was improperly medicated. I crashed. I am now going on 4 months with the best Dr and best support system. For everyone who stood by me, loved me and protected me no matter what, I love you more then I could ever reciprocate. At 44, I feel hopeful for the first time in years!! Looking forward to my celebratory anniversary night!!!!