When me and Joe visit the Grotto it helps us to remind us of the Several Prayers of the Beatitude that circulate through our mind. body and soul and our positive voice within, Blessed are the Meek for they shall inherit the earth, Blessed are the Pure in Heart for they shall see God, Blessed … Continue reading →

In memory of my Close Late Brother Doug, Thank you so much for watching out for me and for saving my life, Doug. I miss you so much and I love you .I’m so sorry that you suffered with the pain and affliction of AIDS Your work has shown me and others that there is … Continue reading →

When I was a roller skater I had a powerful impact on coping skills, self-esteem, self care skills, social support systems loyalties and abilities to keep my morals and laurels, People respected me and raved about my talent even with the handicap I had. Not once was I abducted at night and left to walkaway … Continue reading →

Memory awhile ago, given Senior Abuse hits again,, Back to wishing i had a scooter and a horn to maneuver with for my operative knee, and steady hands, arms and shoulders to write with. I returned as a miracle.

I would walk to the end of the earth for my classmate, friend, Ron Frashour who had become an officer and was in cross fire by an abductors bullet trying to save my life.. Regardless of our faults of the past you have given me the strength to keep fighting again and to end the … Continue reading →

Roseburg High School Sophomore Class Leaders You might know someone? Left to Right- Ron Frashour, Mindy Church, Karen Enz. Debbie Puckett, Judy Stritzke, Sherry Standing Joiner, Sue Susan Williams HammerMaria Yraguen WagnerPatty Cacy CummingsBrad Cummings, Robin Thomas

2014, my interview at Oregon State Hospital with Mickey Stellavato to share on tape, my complex experiences and background, childhood abuse, parent’s alcoholism. and of what brought me there in 1971, what I had learned and why I had become a Mental Health writer, my connections, my mental health meds, old and new and their … Continue reading →

To My Stepson, his Gal and Family. I would like to bring this to your attention: I have already made reparations and did my time and did penance here, to know better than to go back.. You can;t hold my past experiences and the time you have dreamt up over my head for punishment to … Continue reading →

Roseburg High School Sophomore Rally. Left to Right, Sue, Patty, Debby, Judy, Maria, Me Sherry

Roseburg High School Sophomore Rally. Left to Right, Sue, Patty, Debby, Judy, Maria, Me Sherry