An Intact Mind on a Broken Path is a powerful memoir about bipolar disorder, military service, addiction, trauma, and recovery.
For years, Carl Mohlar lived without understanding the invisible force shaping his decisions, relationships, and self-destruction. What appeared to others as ambition, confidence, and leadership concealed a growing internal battle with undiagnosed bipolar disorder.
From college life and ROTC training to military service in Europe, Mohlar recounts the manic episodes, reckless behavior, alcohol abuse, emotional instability, and devastating consequences that nearly destroyed his future. Yet beneath the chaos remained a determination to rebuild his life and regain control.
Written with honesty and emotional depth, this memoir offers a rare firsthand look into the realities of living with bipolar disorder before diagnosis and treatment. More than a story of suffering, it is a story of resilience, accountability, and survival.
An Intact Mind on a Broken Path is an inspiring and deeply human memoir for readers interested in mental health, addiction recovery, trauma, military life, and personal transformation.
