MY BRAZILIAN MOM,MARIA DORHINA BEZERRA. PORTRAIT PAINTING BY SHERRY M. JOINER

HAPPY WOMEN’S RIGHTS INTERNATIONAL DAY. STANDING IN SOLIDARITY FOR WOMEN’S EQUAL PAY RIGHTS, AND ALL WOMEN ABUSED IN THE WORKFORCE AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT AND FOR JUSTICE. SHERRY M JOINER FOUGHT FOR EQUAL PAY IN THE EARLY SEVENTIES AND WON HER CASE. HER TV YOUTUBE INTERVIEW WITH ANN KASPER-SCHIZOAFFECTIVE DISORDER+PSCHOSIS+SHERRY GOES SANE WENT VIRAL THIS MONTH WITH 1O,OOO VIEWS. I AM ECSTATIC! THANKS TO EVERYONE!

FORTY-FORTH US PRESIDENT PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND SHERRY M JOINER PHOTOGRAGHED BY PETE SOUZA FEB. 18 .2011. PHOTO OP AT INTEL HILLSBORO OREGON. SHERRY MET PRESIDENT OBAMA THROUGH WORKING ON THE PHONES WITH A DEMOCRATIC WOMAN’S POLITICAL PARTY, LADIES IN BLUE ASSOCIATED WITH OSA, PORTLAND, OREGON. SHE WAS CHOSEN BY NIKKI JAVUREK SUPERVISOR.AND A GROUP OF LADIES IN BLUE TO GREET PRESIDENT OBAMA AT INTEL WHEN HE CAME TO SPEAK.

FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN US PRESIDENT PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA’S PORTRAIT, PAINTED BY ARTIST SHERRY M,JOINER

HAPPY EASTER, FLOWERS FROM MY SISTER, DIANA AND HER HUSBAND, BOB, ARTIST AND AUTHOR SHERRY M JOINER

WE SCATTERED MY BRAZILIAN MOM MARIA’S ASHES ON THE VALLEY FOOT OF MT HOOD. MOM LOVED THE SENIOR FIELD TRIPS TO THE MOUNTAINS, VALLEYS,RIVERS, LAKES, OCEAN PARKS, SHE CALLED THE BIG SNOW-CAPPED GIANT MOUNTAIN SHE SAW STANDING IN FRONT OF HER. MT. HOOD THE MOUNTAIN OF GOD. WHEN SHE TOOK HER LIFE, AS A WAY OF HEALING, I PAINTED HER THE MOUNTAIN OF GOD.IN MEMORY OF HER, MARIA BEZERRA NOV.2, 1921-FEB 24. 1989

TREATED WITH RESPECT AND LOVED BY MY FRIENDS ON MY JOURNEY FROM EARTH ONE, FEB- MARCH 2024. I FELT BRAVE AND REJUVINATED. I SAID GOODBYES TO WONDERFUL PEOPLE, GREAT EXPERIENCES AND GOOD TIMES. I PAINTED A FAREWELL WATER COLOR ROSE AND LEFT IT ON MY KITCHEN COUNTER IN THE ROOM WHERE I HAD CAMPED IN HILSBORO.. I HAD TAUGHT WATER COLORS TO MYSELF IN THE ACTIVITY ROOM.I ALSO DREW WITH COLORED MARKERS. THIS IS MY FAREWELL ROSE I PAINTED. ARTIST, SHERRY M JOINER. STRENGTH, HOPE, AND PEACE BE WITH YOU ON YOUR JOURNEYS.

BRINGING IN THE NEW YEAR, 2O24, HAPPY NEW YEAR, PAINTINGS BY ARTIST SHERRY M JOINER

EVEN WITHOUT THE TRAUMA, MEMORIES STILL CREATE BEAUTIFUL STORIES FROM BEGINNING TO END. PAINTING BY ARTIST. SHERRY M JOINER

PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN WHEN HE WAS VICE PRESIDENT, LEANNE DAVIS, AND SHERRY M JOINER AT SENATOR JEFF MERKLEY’S TOWN HALL RALLY PORTLAND, OREGON

“EQUALITY” HAPPY MLK DAY. PAINTED BY ARTIST SHERRY M JOINER. OVERCOMING DIVERSITY TOGETHER-THOSE IN NEED OF HELP COPING, DEALING WITH TAUMA, PAIN, LOSS AND DISASTER-EMERGENCY NUMBER 211′ OR 911

SUICIDE AWARENESS MONTH-NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE-1-800-273 TALK- and 988 lifeline is the quicker number

MOTHER MARY, THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE THROUGH ALL THE PAIN AND SUFFERING AND STILL KEEPING YOUR PRAYERS OF LOVE AND HEALING DEEP WITHIN MY HEART. PAINTED BY ARTIST SHERRY M JOINER

THE HEALING TIDE, JOAO PESSOA,BRAZIL, ORIGINAL AUTHENTIC PAINTING BY 1/2 BRAZILIAN ARTIST SHERRY M.JOINER

SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE NANCY PELOSI ,SPEAKER FOR THE PEOPLE ., SPEAKER FOR THE CHILDREN PORTRAIT PAINTED BY ARTIST SHERRY M JOINER

WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY PAINTING BY ARTIST,AUTHOR OF SHERRY GOES SANE ; LIVING A LIFE WITH – SCHIZO-AFFECTIVE DISORDER AND LAST MIRACLE FOR MARIA; A STORY OF SUICIDE AND MENTAL ILLNESS, INSPIRATIONAL PAINTINGS ON HOME PAGE BY ARTIST SHERRY M STANDING JOINER

QUERIDA JESUS CRISTO, HELP US TO DEAL WITH THE MANIPULATION IN OUR WORLD, BY GIVING US YOUR POWER OF TRUST, STRENGTH, AND OF HEALING, SO THAT WE MAY CHANGE WHAT WE MAY KNOW AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE. PAINTING BY PORTRAIT ARTIST SHERRY M. JOINER

Joiner’s (Sherry Goes Sane, 2013) mother Maria, was a God send when Sherry was young. Maria, who was a World War II bride and Brazilian immigrant, created a safe place for Sherry in the thunderstorms, sitting her on her knees and saying prayers in English and Portuguese as they fought the dreadful monster in the sky together.

Last Miracle for Maria is an inspirational and vividly honest Biography  written from the heart. One will understand the deep love Sherry has Maria. It explores the life of a talented and kind woman, who became a License Practical Nurse in the States and struggled to help her children afflicted with childhood diseases.

When Sherry turned six years old her mother let alcohol and mental illness run her life. As a result, Sherry went through years of sadness and therapy seeking help from psychiatrists and counselors.

Maria was losing touch with reality and living on the edge with delusions and psychotic episodes. Sherry developed Schizoaffective Disorder and PTSD. Sherry takes readers on hers and Maria’s life and grief journey as she helps others with their own challenge of suicide. With Maria’s death to suicide, Sherry helps others in their darkest hour.

“It’s a must read for EVERYONE simply because, as Sherry’s story demonstrates with such clarity, we’re all affected by mental health issues every day, one way or the other.” – Gary Marschke (NAMI Clackamas)

North Clackamas County Member Inspires Readers click here httplinmedia.com/en/30-news/458430-372949-nami-clackamas-county-members-book-inspires-readers-

Full Newspaper Article about Last Miracle for Maria with reporter Ellen Spitaleri  click here:

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My mental condition of Schizoaffective Disorder involves two major mental illnesses: Bipolar Disorder and Paranoid Schizophrenia.

I am the first woman pioneer of Portland, Oregon, to write and publish a memoir on Schizoaffective Disorder. Delighted and fortunate to be  filmed in a documentary about my book Sherry Goes Sane, and the mental condition of Schizoaffective Disorder. BELOW IS THE LINK TO THE DOCUMENTARY. 

AK LEARNING DOCUMENTARY- SCHIZOAFFECTIVE DISORDER- WITH SHERRY JOINER AND DR. WARD T. SMITH-PSYCHIATRIST,  Produced by PROFESSOR ART KOHN for CENGAGE, a College Textbook Publisher     WATCH HERE- click on the blue link- 

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I helped to educate the public about schizoaffective disorder in an INTERVIEW BY ANN KASPER ON THE ADVOCATE FOR WELLNESS TELEVISION CHANNEL. A 30 MINUTE VIDEO-WATCH HERE:

A Newspaper Interview with Sherry The Clackamas Review has an interview with Sherry M. Joiner where she talks about Sherry Goes Sane and what it’s like to be a writer with the mental health disorder of bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder.

TODAY 6/30/22.  THE SWEARING IN OF OUR FIRST BLACK WOMAN JUDGE KETANJI BROWN JACKSON TO THE SUPREME COURT.- HER COURAGE, LOVE, UNDERSTANDING AND INTELLIGENCE IS DEEPLY APPRECIATED. WE WRAP OUR ARMS AROUND YOU, SUPREME COURT JUSTICE JACKSON., BLACK LIVES MATTER, PAINTED by Sherry M Joiner MARCH TO WASHINGTON, AUGUST 28,2023 WE GO TOGETHER SWEETHEART.

CONGRATULATIONS SUPREME COURT JUSTICE KETANJI BROWN JACKSON. I PASS THE BATON TO YOU. JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURG PORTRAIT BY SHERRY M, JOINER

KBOO COMMUNITY RADIO, Disability Awareness : “SHERRY GOES SANE.” A ‘Live’ interview by Grace Reed with Sherry M. Joiner. 7/27/2015

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Inside Mental Health Care: “Sherry Goes Sane” A Radio Interview with Sherry Joiner.

Sherry Goes Sane: Living A Life With Schizo-Affective Disorder is available through all major book retailers.  Here is a link to read more about Sherry Goes Sane on Amazon.com.

A former high school cheerleader, Sherry M. Joiner has been dealt her share of misfortune in life. In addition to childhood abuse at the hands of her alcoholic parents, she has also faced the suicide of her mother and watched her brother slowly die of AIDS. Then, for decades, she has also suffered from schizoaffective disorder, characterized by stressful and distorted thoughts, and has been through the associated suicide attempts and hospitalizations.

Sherry Goes Sane is her story, told from her point of view and written with vivid honesty. The candid memoir follows Sherry through the most traumatic moments of her life, as well as the most triumphant. In addition to painting a picture of the harrowing struggles faced by those with schizoaffective disorder, she also depicts years of working with her psychiatrist, Dr. Smith, as she heals from her childhood wounds and works toward living a normal life, with the help of therapy and prescribed medication.

More than simply informational, this powerful memoir is also meant to inspire. In her story, Sherry shares many of the quotes, song lyrics, and philosophies that have helped her in her healing process over the years, in hopes that other individuals who suffer from schizoaffective disorder or other mental illnesses might find them equally helpful. She serves as a positive example of someone who has overcome great odds to live a fulfilling, happy, and overall stable life, even when her mental illness threatened to hold her back forever.

The book is available as a trade paperback and as a Kindle ebook.

Learn more about Sherry Goes Sane

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Buy Sherry Goes Sane from Amazon!

ARTIST SHERRY M JOINER -BRINGING PEACE TO HOME

PRINCESS WARRIOR OVERLOOKING THE POND, PEOPLE’S CHOICE AND FIRST PLACE AWARD,MULTNOMAH COUNTY FAIR, PTLD,OR. PAINTED BY ARTIST SHERRY M JOINER

CURATIVA HEALING FLOWER, PAINTED BY ARTIST SHERRY M JOINER

• Thankful Sunday
• The Tale of Two Oceans
• My Blue Party Support
• A Resolution
• Happy New Year

ROSEBURG HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 67′-70′ REUNION CLASS OF 67′ PHOTO TAKEN BY ELIJAH FINLAY RIVER FORKS PARK, ROSEBURG OREGON, SHERRY STANDING JOINER, CHEERLEADER ATTENDED AND included in photo SEPT 16 2023

Thanks Sherry for sharing and opening up your heart to so many people  You are a Trailblazer in an unique, powerful, and inspirational way! This might be Women’s History Month but your life is “Experiencing and Living History of Creativity and Over-Coming Obstacles” and “Rising UP!” Helen Nolen