Wondering about my Wanderings

Gail

Gail was probably one of the more important influences in my life. She was a social worker at a place where I was recovering from my own bout of mental illness. On was on the verge of going back to college after almost two years of getting treatment for what I would call the two headed monster that dwells within me in varying degrees: Depression and Mania.

Gail owed me nothing. We had little contact up until the moment she called me into her office. I simply knew her as a positive person. I looked at her and she proceeded to share her story.

Gary, I know what you are going through. I have been there too. I am bipolar too Gary I am a Jew and I was stark raving mad for a while I thought I was the virgin Mary. Gary I want you to have this.

I probably still have it till this day. "A bitterness that retards healing". She said that was the most important thing that helped her in relationships.

I can only say it was just what I needed at that time. The tears flow as I remember. You see that was about forty years ago. Here I sit a testimony to how one person can make a difference. Thank you GAIL wherever you are.