A cracked jar holds more value

Bipolar, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorder, Manic Depressive, Mental Health, Mental Health Recovery, mental Illness, Psychology, PTSD, Social Work 1 Minute

I drew this while struggling a while ago. It is based on the Asian philosophy that a cracked pot holds more value because it has weathered some struggle. This was done at a low point and I am no longer feeling suicidal. I am safe even though yesterday was a struggle.

Art by me.

W.L.

Published by Memoirs of a Mental illness

My name is Wendy L. I'm a 50 year old social worker from West Michigan who is on the path to recovery after being diagnosed with Bipolar 1 Disorder and PTSD and in recovery for an eating disorder.

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