I am a 63 old professional artist and freelance writer who struggled with Bipolar 1 disorder and PTSD all of my life. I am a converted Muslim writer who writes for Muslim magazines and others.

l #LivetoTell that anyone can survive mental illness and find peace at the end. All my life I struggled with constant breakdown hospitalizations shock therapy outpatient programs but I found serenity and affinity with nature and blessed to have a good husband who stood by me and family. I suffered from sexual abuse and the shame I felt made me feel at times I did not want to go on. But I had faith in the God of the woods and nature.