Break The Silence Barrier! Bipolar is a well known, but completely misunderstood affliction that affects more than five million American adults. The Jenkins family wants to help those folks and their families. After the tragic loss of my brother, Blake Jenkins, our family decided to build a platform that would allow us to help those plagued by bipolar disorder, as well as equip families with the understanding of ways to better love and communicate with their affected family member. Bipolar is not a single person's issue - it involves the entire family.