Growing Up Hilt

A blog written by Wendy Hilt that features interesting "To the Hilt" stories & thoughts on "Being Hilt." It's a preview of the book, "Growing Up Hilt." The book chronicles 50 years of challenges in an amazing sales career with bipolar disorder as my SUPER-POWER.

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Growing Up Hilt: A Journey with Bipolar as my Super-Power

Start of Blog 10.7.26 Bipolar for Days

My Journey My Journey

My True Love My True Love

I Dreamed of Mom Last Night I Dreamed of Mom Last Night

My “Little” Brother Chris My “Little” Brother Chris

Radio Rockstars Radio Rockstars

My True Love My True Love

My Career in Pictures Career Photos

Family Cardinal Events

Bipolar People You May Know

Words of Wisdom I Can’t Ignore

Floating the Current

Misc. Family Photos

My Sanctuary at Home

Flowers, Flowers, & Flowers

My Makanda Garden

My St. Louis Garden 2002-2010

2025 Update

Additional Writing Additional Random Writing

Recollections Recollections

Author: Wendy Hilt

  • Autotrader.com Career Photos

    Challenges in business are a given, but it’s our response to them that defines our trajectory. Looking beyond the immediate obstacle, there lies a realm of opportunity and learning.

  • I’ve been a writer most of my life. I’ve been a lot of things in my 60+ years. I started as a small-town girl in a rural area of Southern Illinois. My mom was an amazing woman who saw the world through empathetic eyes and taught us to grow individually. I always knew that I…

Bipolar Information

Courtesy of http://www.mydepressionteam.com Risk Factors for Developing Bipolar Disorder One systematic review of the available data suggests there are no significant differences between ethnicities or genders regarding bipolar disorder diagnosis. Bipolar Disorder and Heredity The biggest risk factor for bipolar disorder is having family members with the disease. The importance of family history suggests that…

Start of Blog 10.7.26 Bipolar for Days

Originally started 05,24.26 My bipolar disorder has slowly gotten much worse as I’ve gotten older. More psychotic states, less energy, less stamina, loss of focus. Maybe that’s why I’m returning to writing a blog to record it. I don’t know how to remedy this. I try to eat & sleep the best way for me.…

Misc Photos–I have lots!

I have lots and lots of pictures from some areas of my life. Here’s me with my high school best friend who chose my college best friend to be in her wedding: Kelly and Gwen I’ve known most of my life. Modeling photos, 2025 Wendy, Miss Apple Festival. I don’t think my dad cared much…