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I know how often folks consider a full physical body to be necessary for all functions. Thankfully, this is not the accepted case in our society. From my experiences in Social Service work, it has been brought to my attention, through contact with emotional and physically disabled people, it was common to hide them from society. A friend refused to admit to me, his daughter was mentally challenged. Doctors told a good friend her child born with Down Syndrome would never be realistically functional, and another person used to hide his ten year old mentally challenged boy in the barn, under lock and key.

Wonderful parents who fought the law for consideration for their children often won, after hard evidence was provided their children could be taught how to cope with life issues. Nonie's Down Syndrome child, Susan learned to play the piano and years later married. Reluctant doctors invited to an audition were astonished.

Thank goodness, we love and care for those who need our help. Having a bi-polar disorder can be treated. I know of several people who act very well in public and anyone knowing their condition would not believe they had any limitation. Of course these individuals carry issues which have to be dealt with, such as myself continuing to overcome my stroke which felled me in 1999.

At the time, I was not much use to anyone. Now my functioning level has dramatically increased, as a result of prayers from family and friends, and the love of my precious wife. I suggest anyone who wishes to dispute the discussion at hand to pretend they have this bi-polar condition.

How would you wish society to react to your condition? I would call you friend.

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Written by Richard L. Provencher

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