Home Grant Needed For Bipolar Disorder Man Overcoming Depression

by Delwin
(New Orleans, LA, USA)

Life is an interesting thing to experience to say the least. The more I learn the more I notice how much I don't know.

What I do know is that every day I have to deal with my bipolar disorder and overcoming depression. And that I need help getting grants to acquire a home.

At the age of five my mother and father split and my mother took the responsibility of raising me. She raised me the best she could but I spent most of the day in school.

She worked late so I stayed with my great grandmother in the evenings. She was 75 years my senior and a widow. There was no grandfather on either side of my family.

Two of my uncles (mother's side) were incarcerated and the third was becoming adjusted to life after Vietnam.

My Father suffered with depression and alcoholism so I never knew him.

My mother's side of the family has a history of mental illnesses from depression, dementia, Alzheimer's and Schizophrenia.

It seemed I was predestined to suffer with some type of mental illness as well, but my will was strong. I graduated from high school but no one encouraged me to pursue any goals.

My mother suffers with depression, and has had two failed marriages. I'm afraid my life will end in an unsuccessful way. That's my biggest fear.

Despite many attempts at success (including over 31 jobs) there has always been failure. I never had any clue as to what was wrong until I decided to speak with a professional.

He informed me that I was Bipolar and that it can be controlled over time. Now that I identified with what the problem was I could began making adjustments in my life to better myself.

Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans and a week or so later I found myself in a psych ward. Unfortunately this wasn't the last time. I returned a few more times from stress and anxiety.

I am officially disabled according to the court system and receive SSI and Social Security. Medicaid has been a big help with my medical expenses.

I have prayed for my mental health to change in order for me to survive on my own. Every new day presents a struggle, and anxiety has become a part of my personality.

It seems as if my brain has some type of chain and lock that closes on its own, preventing me from living to my fullest potential.

I have to deal with my bipolar disorder and overcoming depression on a daily basis. I realize I need help getting grants to buy a home.

If I could purchase a home I can relieve a stressful situation. My kids will have a permanent residence to visit me in. And my mother will feel great knowing I am in a stable environment.

Thanks for any help getting me going in the right direction.