teetering on a tightrope
About the Author
STEVEN W.WILSON
Steven W. Wilson is the author of Teetering on a Tightrope, a deeply personal account of survival, self-discovery, and resilience. Based on his own life, he explores the complex realities of bipolar disorder, childhood trauma, and the long road toward stability. His work sheds light on the trauma and bipolar connection, helping readers understand how early wounds can echo through adulthood.
With courage and clarity, Steven opens up about experiencing hypomania symptoms, battling suicidal thoughts from depression, and navigating treatment options such as psychotherapy for bipolar disorder and medication challenges, including concerns about lithium side effects. Rather than presenting clinical theory alone, he offers lived experience; raw, reflective, and profoundly human.
Through his writing, Steven hopes to remove stigma, encourage open conversation about mental health, and offer comfort to those who feel unseen. His mission is simple yet powerful: to remind readers that healing is possible, and no one has to walk the tightrope alone.
About the Book
A story of pain, survival, and healing told with unfiltered honesty. This powerful mental health memoir invites readers into the private world of struggle, silence, and strength that often surrounds mental illness.
teetering on a tightrope
Teetering on a Tightrope is a deeply personal bipolar disorder memoir that traces Steven W. Wilson’s journey from hidden childhood trauma to the difficult realization of living with bipolar disorder. With clarity and courage, this bipolar type II memoir reveals how early abuse, shame, and secrecy shaped his emotional world. It explores the trauma and bipolar connection in a way that feels both intimate and universal, reminding readers that unspoken wounds can quietly shape an entire life.
Through vivid storytelling, Steven shares what hypomania symptoms felt like from the inside, the restless energy, impulsive decisions, and a false sense of control, contrasted with the crushing weight of suicidal thoughts from depression. His mental health memoir does not romanticize suffering; instead, it shows the confusion, broken relationships, and inner battles that come with living with bipolar disorder. “I was balancing on a wire no one else could see, smiling while I was slowly falling apart.”
NEWS & BLOGS
Our stories happened to be solace for many battling with mental health. Read them and learn that you are never alone.
Understanding Bipolar Disorder: What Living With It Really Feels Like
Bipolar disorder is often misunderstood. Many people assume it simply means experiencing mood swings, but the reality is far more complex. For those living with
The Hidden Impact of Childhood Trauma on Mental Health
Childhood experiences shape how we view the world, form relationships, and handle emotional challenges. When those experiences involve trauma, the impact can last for decades.
Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Illness: Why Personal Stories Matter
Despite growing awareness, stigma around mental illness still prevents many people from seeking help. Fear of judgment, misunderstanding, and social pressure often keeps individuals silent
What Readers Say About the Book
Readers from different walks of life have connected deeply with this honest and moving story. Many describe it as eye-opening, healing, and courageously real.
Teetering on a Tightrope is one of the most authentic accounts of a bipolar disorder memoir I’ve read. It gives powerful insight into what living with bipolar disorder truly feels like.
Sarah M
This moving mental health memoir thoughtfully explores the trauma and bipolar connection in a way that is both educational and deeply personal.
James R
As someone diagnosed with bipolar II, this bipolar type II memoir made me feel understood. The descriptions of hypomania symptoms were incredibly accurate.
Emily T
I have struggled with suicidal thoughts from depression, and this book reminded me that healing is possible. It offers honesty without losing hope.
Daniel K
The openness about psychotherapy for bipolar disorder and even discussions around lithium side effects make this story relatable, raw, and deeply human.
Linda P
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