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
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ABOUT AIDS
Schizoaffective Disorder my brother Doug death anniversary Roy Douglas Crawford- November 24, 1958- September 16, 1990. My brother, Doug, has always been near to my heart. We’ve always had each other. When I think of him, I can still feel his breathing as I am cradled in his loving arms. We were the palettes … Continue reading
ABOUT RHS Class of 67 Reunion
Roseburg High Reunion Class of 67 Schizoaffective Disorder Healing Not only, was the excitement of meeting classmates from years ago at the Roseburg High Class of 67′ Reunion Birthday Party in Roseburg, Oregon, I found myself once again making lasting relationships of a lifetime. Its hard to describe how amazing it felt to talk … Continue reading
Nice, France
My heart breaks for the people of Nice, France, who have lost their lives, and who have lost their family and loved ones. My prayers for those who are in critical condition also. May you have peace, love, and healing in the days ahead.
A Tragic Day
What a tragic thing it is to live in a world of revenge and violence, as we have seen displayed at the Pulse Night Club in Orlando, Florida, today. When a gay man or lesbian or transgender can’t go to a night club and socialize without their lives being threatened. To my brother, Doug, on … Continue reading
Muhammad Ali
Sadness here in our household for the Great Champion, Muhammad Ali.
Memorial Day 2016
Memorial Day is a sad, but joyful, loving holiday. It’s sad because so many service men in this country perished to save our lives. Its a joyful because we received their massive love that we might live. As I reflect on this holiday, I’d like to give my family a big endorsement. To Becky, my … Continue reading
In Memory of Prince
I oil painted this yellow rose for a special occasion. Prince’s life has left such an impact on me, that I’m sharing this rose with you, in memory of the great artist, Prince who passed away today. His talent and sensitivity has touched everyone of us in this household, and he will be missed.
In Memory of Vincent Van Gogh
In Commemoration of Vincent Van Gogh’s Life- Irises and Sunflowers- from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Multnomah.
Tribute to my mother, Maria- February 24, 1989
In memory of my dear mother, Maria, who took her life Feb. 24, 1989. My mother, came from a large Brazilian family of 10 brothers and sisters. She was a mother of three, a nurse, a grandparent, a foster grandparent. I can remember her at a dim lamp over our dining room table preparing for her … Continue reading
Arts and Writing by Sherry 