Schizo-affective disorder is a hard disease to tackle when societal pressures seem to dominate your routine, yet the sheer process of overcoming the stigma of this disease is complicated but workable. I used to think people were talking about me and judging me because of who I was, especially when I was young. I felt … Continue reading
My Article in NAMI Voice Newsletter
Bringing Peace and Happiness to the Psych Ward An article which ran in the NAMI Voice newsletter, Spring 2013 As a member of the National Alliance of Mental Illness and lecturer in a psych ward, I introduce a meditation exercise to my groups. I have everyone get comfortable and relaxed and count from toe to … Continue reading
A Favorite Memory
I was painting from a picture of a lady on a swing on a warm springs day. It was a blend of impressionism and realism and I was overcome by the feeling of peace and tranquility as I painted it. It reminded me of all the times I lectured at the psych ward and gave … Continue reading
Art Events
Dancing with bells on my toes I am so excited to invite you to two art events that I am in. January 31, 2019 I exhibit my oil paintings at the Oak Grove, Oak Lodge Water Services until April 30th, Monday-Fri. 8-5 pm. And 2/3/19 – 2/13/19 I will display my soul boxes with … Continue reading
ARTWORK Self Portrait
Experimenting with my oils when the world is in disarray My Self Portrait in Oils
New Year
Happy New Year I hope that you and yours had a very Merry Christmas and are enjoying the New Year. My New Year’s resolution is to- teach mind to be kinder to my myself, to speak up when something is bothering me, to take care of my biggest challenges first by going on long … Continue reading
Merry Xmas
Happy Holidays Joe and I are wishing my family, primos e primas, amigos and acquaintances in Brazil, “Feliz Natal,” to my friends in Italy, “Buon Natale,” to my amigos in Mexico, “Feliz Navidad,” and our friends and family in the United States and around the world, a very Merry Christmas. May you have a … Continue reading
Bionica
Santa’s early Christmas to me Visited with Santa and receive and early Christmas from him: a new knee. Now I can walk successfully without a cane and reasonably cruise the city with no problem. I graduate from PT this week and I want to thank you for your prayers and support. My knee operation … Continue reading
ARTWORK
Healing these day by doing some artwork in pastels Self-portrait in pastels by Sherry M Joiner
Giving Thanks
Made soul boxes tonight at the Cerimon House with Judy Fardig and friends Wishing you and yours a happy, safe, and healthy Thanksgiving filled with an abundance of love Painting of Navajo woman by Sherry M. Joiner
Amy’s Gift
Selfie living with Schizoaffective Disorder Wearing my good and dearest friend, Amy Myers’ get well gift to me- A Native American printed scarf. It is so touching.
Knee Surgery
Recuperating from partial knee replacement surgery with Bipolar Schizoaffective Disorder Celebrated my 29th wedding anniversary and 41 years of togetherness with my husband, Joe at the Cheesecake Factory in Portland tonight. It is my first social outing since two weeks ago just before I had knee replacement surgery. I am using a cane to … Continue reading
ABOUT Personal Notice
I am wishing you much happiness Due to a personal matter, I won’t be visiting the blog on my site artsandwritingbysherry.com as often, at least for a few weeks, but I will check in and respond to your comments and questions. Please feel free to check the other items on my site. Thank you, … Continue reading
