Ian is the third oldest child in his family. He’s been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. He is a high school drop out, and left his education behind when he enlisted in the army. At one point he was a wanted criminal on at least two charges. Mickey was known as one of the most aggressive neighborhood thugs, being sent to juvie at an early age, and being raised around copious amounts of weapons in his household. Identifies as gay, and is together with Ian Gallagher, who makes him softer.