Learning to recognize my bipolar cues didn’t make the cycles disappear, but it helped me understand what was happening instead of blaming myself. Here are the signs I watch for and how they help me show myself more grace during mood swings.

A raw, stripped-down reflection on emotional numbness and the quiet exhaustion of feeling nothing. This piece explores what it means to be hollow, disconnected, and drained — when life feels blank and the heart struggles to care.