Hi. I’m Charise.

I’m a mom, a writer, and a robotics engineer. I was diagnosed with bipolar 1 in 2017. Shocked and devastated, I wrote to survive. My books are about denial, stigma, and recovery.

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A captivating, heartbreaking and ultimately inspiring journey through the pain and beauty of sanity, and insanity.
The story of four tweens with different mental health problems. Can they face their challenges and ask for help before it’s too late?
Three young adults who feel trapped. One decides he can no longer live this way, which has dire consequences for those who knew him.

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About Me

I was a robotics engineer for fifteen years before becoming a writer. In 2017, I experienced my first manic episode at age 40. I was hospitalized and diagnosed with bipolar 1 mood disorder. Over the next three years I wrote a memoir about my experiences, the mental health care system, stigma, and recovery. Learn about my memoir and mental health books here.

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