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NAMIWalks Northwest

Join us in helping to support mental health and to help break the stigma of those affected by mental illness and their families. NAMIWalks Northwest 2016, Sunday, May 15, is the event. Registration begins at noon, and the walk begins at 1 pm. It is a 5K Walk and starts at Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade … Continue reading →

Close Stepdaughters

Children are the greatest gift you can have. Received a beautiful greeting from my stepdaughters, Cathy Jacobs in Las Vegas, and Becky Waudby, Portland, Oregon, for Mother’s Day. Inside my Mom’s Day card Becky wrote- ” Thank you for everything you have ever done for me and thank you for being there.” Inside Cathy’s card she … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day

Happy Mother’s Day, 2016. May you have more laughter, love, and joy, than you can ever imagine or dreamed of, on this special occasion. Photo taken of me at the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Gardens by Jeana Wheeler, Peer Support Specialist.  

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Dealing with the side effects of medication. I keep a diary when on a new medication. If I am jittery, I chart it (date and time). If I am sleepy, reclusive, slobbering, or talking too slow or fast, I write it down. I have a plan called Sherry’s Master Plan, and with symbols and charts … Continue reading →

President Bill Clinton Event in Portland

Had a good time at the President Bill Clinton Event in Portland, at the Left Bank Annex. I saw my Ladies in Blue friends there. It was a treat. I so enjoy their company. Here I am, as an audience member, shaking hands with the President.  

May-Open Minds Art Show

May is Mental Health Month. Taking care of our mental health is so important. I would like to invite you to the Open Minds Art Show Opening- hosted by NAMI- Clackamas- Friday night- 5:30 pm-7:30 pm. at Liz’s Creative Cafe 9401 SE 32nd. Ave. Portland, Oregon 97222. I will be exhibiting at this event. Here … Continue reading →

In Memory of Prince

I oil painted this yellow rose for a special occasion. Prince’s life has left such an impact on me, that I’m sharing this rose with you, in memory of the great artist, Prince who passed away today. His talent and sensitivity has touched everyone of us in this household, and he will be missed.  

AK Learning Documentary- Schizoaffective Disorder

AK Learning Documentary- Schizoaffective Disorder with Sherry Joiner and Psychiatrist Dr. Ward T. Smith, produced by Professor Art Kohn for Cengage, a college textbook publisher. Seen by more than 100,000 university students.   Click here: the link to your video

ABOUT Ladies in Blue Group

Schizoaffective Disorder Politics   Living with schizoaffective disorder doesn’t stop my love and passion for our country and politics. I know my emotions and how I feel about certain issues and I am not afraid to voice my opinion. I believe that people should be treated equally and there is a place for everyone in … Continue reading →