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
ARTWORK Happy 4th
Painting of a native american Indian chief by Sherry M Joiner
Black Lives Matter
Painting of an African American Woman by Sherry M Joiner
Peace
Sending love and peace to our country to eliminate the cruelty that is defined by the discrimination of the gender and color of our skin Painting by Sherry Joiner- “We are One, Brothers and Sisters.”
RESOURCES
Added African American mental health resources to my resource page Please check out my new list of resources on my resource page from NAMI It includes- African American Mental Health Resources Treatment Directories Educational Services artsandwritingbysherry.com Thank you!
ARTWORK A Cause
Just wanted to express the sorrow that is going on around our country today This is my new painting in pastels called ‘A Cause’ by Sherry M. Joiner
ABOUT Self Help
Made a mental health self help target that people at home can do while the protest continues I hope that the peaceful protest for George Floyd’s life and death and the death of our citizens of color help to eliminate the prejudice in the United States. I hope for better days. This morning I … Continue reading
My ARTICLES Solutions
Today May thirtieth is namiwalks twenty twenty a national day of hope Went on an internal peaceful NAMI walk today to fight against discrimination of mental illness, color, and people of all backgrounds. I walked for the sorrow of George Floyd and I grieved for the injustice. Something must be done, however, peacefully. People … Continue reading
ABOUT Memorial Weekend
In grieving for my family and friends Happy Memorial Day weekend I feel so much sadness, love, and empathy for the people of Brazil and my family living there during this new crisis. They must face the the pain of losing multitudes of people at one time, the hardships of needless deaths, and the … Continue reading
ARTWORK In Solidarity
In solidarity with the Navajo Nation and all they are going through during this pandemic Navajo Woman by Sherry M Joiner
ARTWORK Day of Hope
Looking forward to the virtual NAMI Walk a day of hope on May thirtieth and walking alone in the fresh air Will miss volunteering for the NAMI Clackamas booth for the walk, but I had the opportunity to finish rereading my book by Michelle Obama called Becoming and feeling good about life and reaching … Continue reading
