An ambulance rushed her away to the emergency room at a local hospital. Her life was forever changed in that moment. In this powerful memoir and inspirational self-help book, Kimberly Muka Powers shares her triumphant story of living with bipolar type one disorder with psychotic features. Humbled by this life-altering mental health diagnosis, she learns to rise above the setbacks of her illness and empowers others to do the same.

Be encouraged with this memoir- with a spiritual emphasis on Christian living, this book for adult men and women speaks to the challenges and victories of living with depression and mania, a mental illness that touches many individuals. Know you are not alone in your struggle. Break free from the isolating shame and stigma of mental illness by effectively learning to manage your symptoms. Pursue your God-given calling and purpose in education, relationship, career, and ministry goals. Learn the ins and outs of bipolar disorder to better understand yourself and your loved ones. Discover your true identity in Christ. If you are interested in considering how religion can help you while dealing with mental illness, this book is for you.

Kim Powers is a fully licensed professional counselor, author, and entrepreneur- owning and operating her private practice in the state of Michigan, where she resides with her husband. Kim is honored to be featured in Voyage Magazine in their Hidden Gem Series: "Hidden Gems: local businesses and creatives you should know." Kim was thrilled to be a guest on Fox News Morning Mix, Kalamazoo’s local National Public Radio- NPR, and featured as a Global Book Fest award winner on the NASDAQ board in New York City Times Square. Kim’s book won first place in the Oasis Awards in Grand Rapids, Michigan. While studying psychology and mental health therapy, she helps others through her clinical training and with her own lived experience. Counseling is not only Kim's career, it is her passion and her calling.