Posted in 2014 …

Interview at OSH Museum

I have the special opportunity to be interviewed by Dr. Mickey Stellavato for a story about my experiences at the Oregon State Hospital, on Sept. 25th. The interview will be held at the Oregon State Hospital Museum at 2 pm. Here is an excerpt about Salem from my book Sherry Goes Sane: Salem! I’m in Salem. … Continue reading →

My brother Doug’s Anniversary

Every year on September 16th, I celebrate my brother’s anniversary. I remember the first year I made an AIDS quilt with a blue and pink background and his name in the shape of a cross. I would go on a sentimental yet passionate walk watching the trees undress their branches into the brilliant colors of autumn, … Continue reading →

‘Raging Autumn Sea’

My oil painting of the Raging Autumn Sea. Every time I paint, I am moving further away from my diagnosis. You have to pinch me to remind me that I have schizoaffective disorder, I feel so normal.

ABOUT Camping

Schizoaffective Disorder and Bipolar Disorder Camping with Children   Went camping at Rockaway last weekend with my husband, Joe, our friend, Todd, and youth America- our adopted grand girls- 3 and 5. Utilizing my teaching techniques. The first day we set up tent. Weather- sunny, warm, permitting.  I made a hopscotch out of yellow notebook paper with an illustration of rainbows, … Continue reading →

Me and my Aunt Deanna in the Mirror

So happy to visit with my 91 year old Brazilian Aunt Deanna. She is the one in the mirror with me on the cover of my book, Sherry Goes Sane. We have changed with age since then, but she is still beautiful, sweet, and youthful. It was such a great visit.

Sherry Joiner Interview with Bp Magazine

I love talking about the differences between schizo affective disorder and bipolar disorder.  Here is my latest interview on the topic from bestselling mental health writer Julie A. Fast, the author of Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder and Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder. Here is the first paragraph of the interview. There is then a … Continue reading →

Sherry Goes Sane Reader Contest Ends

Thank you for your interest in my reader contest posted below. Click here if you’re new to my website and want to read more about the contest. The ending date of the competition is September 1, 2014. I’m so excited. Painting this picture for my Sherry Goes Sane reader contest has given me such joy. My book is … Continue reading →

My NAMI Anniversary

So happy to announce that I am celebrating my third year as a Lecturer volunteering in a psych ward for NAMI Multnomah and giving speeches in NAMI’s In Our Own Voice program.

The Death of Robin Williams

There was a point in my life when I was not connected to my environment and I felt society needed a complete overhaul. It was the 70’s and I hitchhiked from Oregon to California. “Shaft” “Ventura Highway” and “Slippin’ into Darkness” were playing on the radio. Each song illustrated the piecing together of my experiences … Continue reading →