David and Diane Mariant |
Our Founder, David, is a bipolar
disorder survivor. Diagnosed over six years ago, David has learned
some very important insights, life-saving lessons and strategies
that have allowed him to not only survive bipolar disorder but to
also discover a meaningful life beyond. David has dedicated the past
three years to the creation of his book Surviving Bipolar–A
Journey to Hell and Back. The book takes you along his journey and
path to healing, understanding and the discovery of hope.
David’s
hope that his book will touch everyone who reads it in a special
way and that lives will be changed and even saved.David’s vision
of SurvivingBipolar.Com and his book is to create bipolar disorder
awareness, the discussion of this disorder, foster hope for new strategies,
and to the pursuit of an eventual cure. David has been married for
twenty years to the love of his life. From their marriage they have
had five children. David thoroughly enjoys family life and over the
many years has made certain that his family is his highest priority.
David has dedicated many years to community service, and a great
deal of time volunteering at a local Christian Church. His broad
background includes a career in engineering, consulting and management,
as well as sales and service. His experience includes motivational
speaking, teaching and group leadership. His skills acquired through
his career, volunteer services and family life have proven valuable
as he now dedicates his energies to both his family and the pursuit
of helping others to survive bipolar disorder.
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