ABOUT Book Review

Working through loss of a loved one with schizoaffective bipolar disorder   Reading How to Survive the Loss of a Love by Harold H. Bloomfield, M. D.  Melba Colgrove, Ph.D. & Peter Mc Williams was a positive experience for me in accepting and understanding the death of a loved one to suicide and losing a … Continue reading →

SHERRY GOES SANE

Faith playing a part in my life with schizoaffective bipolar disorder in Sherry Goes Sane   My Aunt who was a head nun in Brazil and my mom’s sister, Aunt Beatris. Holy Order of the Sacred Heart. I wrote about her in my book Sherry Goes Sane. She held a play for us called Little … Continue reading →

ABOUT 2017

New Year’s Resolution for Schizoaffective Bipolar Disorder   Happy New Year, Felice Anno Nuovo, and Feliz Ano Novo to my friends, family, and loved ones, here, in Brazil, and abroad. ! Hope you are having a wonderful 2017! My New Year’s Resolution is- I will realize that nothing is for certain, nobody is counting my … Continue reading →

ABOUT Obamas Card

Letting go of grief and schizoaffective disorder as I receive a message from the President   Received a Thank you card from the Office of the President today. I am just delighted to hear from President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle. Their dedication and hard work will never be forgotten. Happy Holidays to both … Continue reading →

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 →