“I am a bipolar success—and this is how I got there.”

RJ Ermida’s The Making of a Bipolar Success: The First Half of My Life is a raw, inspiring memoir of survival, strength, and perseverance. From the pain of physical and sexual abuse to the struggle of living with bipolar disorder, PTSD, and anxiety, RJ shares her journey with fearless honesty and emotional power.

Spanning multiple continents and decades of hardship, this memoir chronicles how one woman rose from near homelessness, abusive relationships, and relentless trauma to become a trilingual financial advisor and loving mother.

Readers will follow her through heartbreaking memories, mental health diagnoses, and ultimately her pursuit of healing and self-worth. Through every dark moment, RJ's resilience lights the way.

If you’ve faced adversity, felt lost in your mind, or ever believed success was out of reach—this book will show you it’s not.

💬 “Success has many measures. I hope you have found or will find yours.”

👉 Discover the power of surviving and thriving with bipolar and other mental health disorders!

Biography & Autobiography