Allison has a mental disorder. Which makes life different, and tough. How does she live with an abusive dad, and continue to try to make people think she is normal.

A collection of personal stories from Neil Rivera about his battles with bipolar disorder, depression, mania, and mental illness. Share this to help raise awareness on mental health. Who knows? You just might save a life. *** GRAB A FREE PDF COPY OF MY INSPIRATIONAL-DRAMA SHORT STORY, "TWO ROADS". THE LINK IS ON MY PROFILE DESCRIPTION OR "ABOUT PAGE". SYNOPSIS: Sometimes we choose to live the life that others decide for us because it's safe and convenient. Is an easy life truly worth sacrificing your true passion? Two talented boys work hard to achieve their dreams. However, death and life get in their way. Will they ever reach their goals or will they settle for a life that other people chose for them?

This short poem, cultivated from my own experience, attempts to describe something close to the hearts of those afflicted by bipolar disorder and its analogues.