Author Archives: Ellen Lloyd

Ellen Lloyd is a Chicago-based writer and musician. She lives with her spouse, her two cats, and her bipolar disorder on the most darling tree-lined street in the entire city. An alum of Loyola University Chicago, she cannot fold a t-shirt properly and has given up trying.

Bipolar, Self-Care & Symbiotic Relationships

Share Your Story, The Bipolar AddictBy Ellen Lloyd October 29, 2018

When I was finally able to reach Ariel, she was in a nursing facility following a suicide attempt. The first night we spoke, we sobbed unintelligibly from either side of the line. We were both so scared. My heart was breaking and hers was already smashed. “I’m coming to see you tomorrow, OK? Is that OK? Can I come see you?”