Moody Paper

Art Trip to a Bipolar Mind

I’m Afraid of Color

I have a confession. I am an artist who is afraid of color. Not just in my art, but in the way I dress and decorate my home, and other places I haven’t discovered yet. It is an odd feeling to realize and admit that now, but that’s the first…

July 12, 2023

Manic: A Memoir by Terri Cheney

I have devoured three memoirs of bipolar and depression in two days, using long hours in the afternoon to read. My favorite book by far…
July 9, 2023

Extra Bones

The podiatrist gestured to my x-rays and proclaimed, “You have extra bones on your toes, nothing that needs surgery,” and that was that. They were…
July 7, 2023

Inside the Box

Maybe it’s better just to think inside of the box. When I talk in whispers the leaves just rustle in the wind, but if I…
July 7, 2023

Lost Marbles Book Review

I remember when I first came across Natasha Tracy’s body of work it was an immersive experience. I read her book, followed her blog and…

I’m Alicia, the creator and author behind this blog. I’m an artist living with bipolar disorder. I write because it soothes my soul.