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
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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
Hillary by Sherry Joiner
Hillary Rodham Clinton I’m still with her. She is still my champion. My oil portrait of Hillary, Sherry Joiner.
KEYNOTE Suicide Prevention
Schizoaffective and Bipolar Disorder September Suicide Prevention Month My mom had a generous heart and despite her difficulties, she was devoted to her nursing career and painting. She encouraged me to continue painting in the 70’s because she knew it would help my psychosis. I was entangled in the dark webs of life, and … Continue reading
