Touching Tornadoes
My Bipolar Storm
About Me: Standing After the Storm
Welcome to Touching Tornadoes. This is where I share my story — unfiltered and real. A few years ago, life hit me with a manic break that changed everything. I went from never needing a doctor to sitting in front of a psychiatrist, checking into facilities, and trying to piece my life back together.
I wasn’t just blindsided; I felt like I’d lost myself. I’d always been the rock of my family, the one they could count on, and suddenly, I was the one who needed help. It was humbling, it was terrifying, and it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever faced.
But I’m still here. Still standing. And I believe it all happened for a reason.
This blog and podcast are my way of working through what happened — of making sense of the highs, the lows, and the lessons in between. It’s like therapy for me, but it’s also a chance to connect with people like you, who might be navigating your own storms.
Here, I’m sharing the truth about what it’s like to live with bipolar disorder while juggling fatherhood, faith, and the day-to-day chaos of life. Some days, it feels like I’m climbing a mountain. Other days, it feels like I’m just trying to survive the tornado. Either way, I’m learning to see the purpose in it all.
If you’ve ever felt like your life was turned upside down, I hope my story resonates. If you’re here out of curiosity or looking for hope, I’m glad you found this space. Together, we can strip away the stigma of mental health and show that even in the messiest moments, there’s purpose and hope to be found.
Through this blog and podcast, I’ll take you behind the scenes of my life — where the tornadoes of chaos often meet the calm after the storm. I’m going to dive deep into my experiences, offering you a chance to see life through my eyes. From the struggle of balancing work and family to the days when I’m on top of the world and the days when it feels like everything is falling apart, I’m sharing it all.
Whether you’re here to hear about my journey or find solace in your own, I hope you’ll join me in this conversation. Together, we’ll break down the stigma around mental health, explore the resilience we all have inside, and find hope in the messiness of it all.
This is a space for those who get it. For those who don’t mind the storm and are learning to embrace the calm, no matter how fleeting it may be.
So, let’s connect. I’m glad you’re here.
Support My Journey
I’ve always been a storyteller. After my diagnosis, Touching Tornadoes became a way for me to share the hard truths, the faith that keeps me going, and the lessons I’m learning along the way. If this space has connected with you and you’d like to help me keep it going, you can support my work here. But honestly, just knowing you’re here, reading or listening, makes all the difference. Thank you.
I’m going through a tornado with my 19 year old son who has Bipolar 1 and he just won’t except it and doesn’t want to take meds. He’s all over the place and I’m so scared for his future. Knowing you were able to put your life together is hopeful. I’m praying everyday for a miracle.