Destination Bipolar

by Andrea Clarke

This life story proves that even the most stable and loving family who never abused, mistreated or deprived their children in any way, are just as capable of producing a delinquent child who causes them nothing but pain as any so called “socially disadvantaged family”. It’s not always down to the environment we grow up in; some of us are simply born this way. •Age 11 - started bunking off school & smoking •Age 12 - began to steal money from my parents and smoking regularly •Age 13 - started drinking spirits with my friends regularly •Age 14 - tried cannabis for the first time, it didn’t take long until I was using it fairly frequently, also began to stay out all night as I was dating a man 5 years older than me (Ian) •Age 15 - lost my virginity, was staying out up to 20 nights a month by this time, and left home with the support of Social Service just a few weeks before my 16th birthday And this is only the first few years…

102 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2011

Reviews

[Dawnie Temple · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book really had me hooked not to the point i already knew Andrea,but more to the point, her story of a life that needs help and Love. Andrea and I went to Boarding school together so we know a lot about the lives we had but once you grow up you drift apart. When we started talking on Facebook Andrea told me about her book she had written about the struggles she had and has gone through and still is. But Married to a wonderful Man who helps her through it.I never really knew much about Bipolar until reading this book. The Hardship of prostitution and Drugs and lots more. very gripping while reading it made my heart so heavy to think a friend had gone through so much, without really the proper help till now. Really looking forward to her next book.