Filed under grieving …

ABOUT Didi

Tribute to my Aunt Deanna   Yesterday morning, my beautiful Brazilian Aunt Deanna, “Didi,”who was my mom’s sister, made her passage to heaven to be with my Uncle Doc. She was 92 years old. Deanna is the woman and my living legend who was in the photo on the cover of my book looking into … Continue reading →

ABOUT UK Tragedy

Being grateful and saddened in the month of May with Schizoaffective Disorder and Bipolar Disorder   With the Month of May came beauty and deep heartfelt Sympathies. I am so glad that I had the pleasure of working at the Registration table for NAMIWalks NW on Sunday in Portland. I made new and lasting friendships … Continue reading →

KEYNOTE Moms Suicide

Grieving with Schizoaffective Disorder for my mother   I am tackling the emptiness and the loss of my Brazilian mother who left by way of suicide Feb. 24th, 28 years ago. Even though at times, I feel drained thinking about her, my ties with my family and friends have never been closer. Life matters however, … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →