# Event Details - **Event Name**: An Afternoon with Chris LaFreniere - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a chill afternoon with Chris LaFreniere!About this EventJoin Us for An Afternoon with Chris LaFreniere!Get ready for an inspiring in-person event featuring Chris LaFreniere, author and mental health advocate. Don't miss out on this chance to connect and learn from Chris. See you there! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/64956350-aa55-11f1-abda-d1c1d0c990ef-rimg-w493-h740-dc080818-gmir.jpg About the BookBipolar Is Who I Am is not a clinical explanation of mental illness.It’s what it actually feels like to live inside it.One missed dose. One bad decision. One sleepless night—and everything can unravel.Chris LaFreniere takes you inside the mind of someone living with bipolar 1 disorder—not from the outside looking in, but from the middle of the storm. The manic highs that feel unstoppable. The crushing lows that make survival feel like a victory. The impulsive decisions that can destroy relationships, careers, and identity in a matter of moments.This is not a sanitized story.It’s raw. It’s honest. And it doesn’t look away from the damage.You’ll walk through:The chaos of undiagnosed bipolar disorderAddiction, reckless choices, and the edge of losing everythingPsychosis, memory loss, and a mind that can’t always be trustedThe weight of consequences—and the responsibility to face themThe daily fight to rebuild a life that once seemed beyond repairBut this book doesn’t stop at the struggle.It’s about what comes after.Through faith, discipline, and relentless effort, Chris discovers something deeper than survival:that stability isn’t given—it’s fought for.That identity isn’t defined by diagnosis.And that redemption is not a concept—it’s a decision lived out every day.If you live with bipolar disorder, love someone who does, or want to understand what it truly feels like from the inside…This book will change the way you see it.Not perfect.Not easy.But real. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-portland/an-afternoon-with-chris-lafreniere/100001997053220943 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, art, literary-art, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Books-A-Million - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: South Portland - **state**: ME - **country**: United States - **location**: Books-A-Million - **lat**: 43.636048 - **long**: -70.3332157 - **full address**: Books-A-Million, 430 Gorham Road, South Portland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: An Afternoon with Chris LaFreniere - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/e10f78c72d30a1d001838a93081e1836bc365f5e5bbd8c8a0e41df019786f978-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1786073586 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is An Afternoon with Chris LaFreniere being held? - **A:** An Afternoon with Chris LaFreniere takes place on Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Books-A-Million, 430 Gorham Road, South Portland, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing An Afternoon with Chris LaFreniere? - **A:** An Afternoon with Chris LaFreniere is organized by Books-A-Million. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Books-A-Million's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Books-A-Million a rating of 4.67/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Books-A-Million has 128+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Books-A-Million has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** An Afternoon with Chris LaFreniere is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in South Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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