An inspirational interview with Atama Waitere, about recovery, suicide, mental health and distress and resiliency. Atama was diagnosed as teenager with “bipolar disorder’ ”, and spent many years in institutional hospital care, but for the last 11 years he has been without symptoms or drugs and is married with two beautiful children and loving life. He is currently working in the Addiction and Mental health field supporting others. Atama shares his lived experience and his HOPE.