Living with someone with bipolar disorder affects every part of life, from marriage and household routines to the emotional and mental weight carried by a spouse. In this episode of Walk With Me, Brother, Robb Pollard talks with his wife, Anna Pollard, about the challenges and realities of being married to someone with bipolar disorder. They share honest insights into communication struggles, emotional strain, caregiving responsibilities, chronic stress, and the journey to rebuild trust.
Anna opens up about what it is really like to support a partner with mental illness while maintaining her own well-being. She talks about managing mania and hypomania in the family, setting boundaries without becoming a parent figure, avoiding caregiver burnout, and how therapy and sobriety have helped strengthen their relationship. Their conversation offers guidance and solidarity to spouses, partners, and family members navigating similar experiences.
This episode is from the spouse’s perspective and is not a clinical breakdown of bipolar disorder.
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