Hi. For the past four years I have been friends with a woman my age in her 40s who has bi-polar disorder. Twice during this time she has disappeared for close to a year. During the second time which has been nearly all year I have learned a lot about the disorder through reading and with my own therapist that I see for my own depression.

When I came home tonight I received a Christmas card from her in the mail. The note she added in the simple ‘have a Merry…’ vein. I do not know what, if anything, to do now. I would like at least like send a short text to say thanks. Is there anyone with any suggestions or a similar story?

Thank you