Posted by sherryjoiner

ABOUT Loss of Two Icons

Grieving and acceptance with Schizoaffective and Bipolar Disorder   Losing George Michael and Carrie Fisher was like walking in a room and wondering what you were there for, only experiencing the loss was worse. I pray for healing for these two beloved icon’s families and loved ones. Such sorrow and tragedy to be had during … Continue reading

ABOUT Christmas

Enjoying the Holidays with Schizoaffective Disorder at Alpinrose Dairy   While I was at Alpinrose Dairy this weekend with my adopted grand girls, I heard a voice call out my name. It was someone I had known from quite sometime ago. He told me that my book was wonderful, how much he liked Sherry Goes … Continue reading

OH BABY

Having a productive day with Schizoaffective Disorder this winter going through my photo album   Found this treasure- my baby picture.

ARTWORK Romance

  Romance and Emotion making up with Schizoaffective Disorder after a stressful stretch of life   ARTWORK-Picking Roses for my Sweetheart. A painting I did while working through my November stress, oil 18×24. Sherry Joiner

ARTWORK Portrait in Black

Taking Charge with Schizoaffective Disorder   Thank you for your support. I am still grieving and will for awhile, but I am practicing peaceful meditation and am able to let go of the things I could not control or change. It finally feels good to take charge of my life once again. Painting I did … Continue reading

Changes from sadness

Making Lifestyle changes with Schizoaffective Disorder   With the many upsets in November and the sadness that fell upon Brazil’s soccer team recently, I am making lifestyle changes to improve my stress-management skills. I am getting plenty of rest, walking, and writing and will dabble in my oils again. I talked with my friend, Melody … Continue reading

ABOUT Brazil’s Fate

Columbia plane crash allowing myself permission to mend with Schizoaffective Disorder   My condolences for the families of the Brazilian Soccer Team members who perished in the Columbia Plane Crash this AM. It is a very sad day. Beijos e abracas para me familia em Brazil. Amor para todos. In this photo I am reading … Continue reading

Grief and Bro Doug

Grieving on Thanksgiving Day with Schizoaffective Disorder   Thanksgiving Day, we celebrate my late brother Doug’s birthday. He would have turned 58, on November 24th. He was a kind, intelligent, deep, and generous soul. I know he would have been amazed at the changes made in the politics of the gay life style now days.. … Continue reading

Thanksgiving

Feeling happy and grateful with Schizoaffective Disorder this Thanksgiving Holiday   May the sun rise up to greet you this Thanksgiving and give you peaceful, restful, and healing thoughts. Thank you to all my cousins, my friends, my political organizations, and NAMI groups on this website, twitter, and Facebook. Your connections and wonderful posts have … Continue reading

Getting Well

Taking care of myself after election with Schizoaffective Disorder   What an experience it was to be a roller skater in my youth. I could glide to my freedom in my rollerskating outfits as I pushed aside my fears and anxieties while I circled the rinks. Now I will try another type of creativity or … Continue reading