What happens when love collides with undiagnosed mental illness?
This is not a story about happily ever after. This is a raw, unfiltered look inside a real marriage — one torn apart by the chaos of untreated bipolar disorder.

We were determined to have a great marriage. So we started a shared journal to better understand each other. But as time passed, the entries revealed more than we expected: manipulation, heartbreak, denial, and moments of clarity that still haunt me.

More than thirty years later, I opened that journal again, and as I read, my eyebrows raised, my jaw dropped. I couldn’t believe what I had tolerated… and forgiven. Twice.

I share this deeply personal journey not to shame, but to shine a light. If this book helps even one person leave a toxic relationship, understand bipolar disorder, or feel less alone, then it’s worth sharing what I went through.

If you’ve ever loved someone with mental illness, this book may be your mirror.
Aloha. (Aloha = Love, not just a word a way of life.) Hawaii didn’t just teach me the word aloha — it taught me how to live it. Follow the author for future releases. SheriSmithAuthor.com

ournal of a Bipolar Marriage provides an unfiltered and deeply personal glimpse into the challenges and complexities of life and love when bipolar disorder becomes part of the equation. This unique memoir chronicles a marriage shaped by the unrelenting highs and devastating lows of untreated mental illness.

What began with the best intentions (a tool to share a husband and wife’s thoughts and feelings) ultimately became a record of struggles that tested the limits of love and self-preservation. Her journey shines a light on the importance of mental health awareness, self-reflection, and the courage to break free from toxicity.
This book is for:

• Those seeking to understand the impact of bipolar disorder on relationships.

• Readers looking for raw, personal stories of resilience, forgiveness, and healing.

• Anyone navigating the challenges of love and mental health, searching for understanding and hope.

Journal of a Bipolar Marriage is not just a story of survival—it’s a testament to the power of self-discovery and the belief