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Interview- ‘The Stigma of Mental Illness Radio’

On October 2, 2014, I have the honor of being interviewed on ‘The Stigma of Mental Illness Radio’ by Chrissie Hodges. It will happen at 2pm. Pacific time on www.cosmicbroadcasting.com. Chrissie is the award winning Public Speaker who specializes in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Please listen in and enjoy the program.

Interview at OSH Museum

I have the special opportunity to be interviewed by Dr. Mickey Stellavato for a story about my experiences at the Oregon State Hospital, on Sept. 25th. The interview will be held at the Oregon State Hospital Museum at 2 pm. Here is an excerpt about Salem from my book Sherry Goes Sane: Salem! I’m in Salem. … Continue reading →

Sherry Joiner Interview with Bp Magazine

I love talking about the differences between schizo affective disorder and bipolar disorder.  Here is my latest interview on the topic from bestselling mental health writer Julie A. Fast, the author of Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder and Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder. Here is the first paragraph of the interview. There is then a … Continue reading →

Sherry Goes Sane Reader Contest Ends

Thank you for your interest in my reader contest posted below. Click here if you’re new to my website and want to read more about the contest. The ending date of the competition is September 1, 2014. I’m so excited. Painting this picture for my Sherry Goes Sane reader contest has given me such joy. My book is … Continue reading →

My NAMI Anniversary

So happy to announce that I am celebrating my third year as a Lecturer volunteering in a psych ward for NAMI Multnomah and giving speeches in NAMI’s In Our Own Voice program.

The Death of Robin Williams

There was a point in my life when I was not connected to my environment and I felt society needed a complete overhaul. It was the 70’s and I hitchhiked from Oregon to California. “Shaft” “Ventura Highway” and “Slippin’ into Darkness” were playing on the radio. Each song illustrated the piecing together of my experiences … Continue reading →

ARTWORK Art Sale

For Sale Schizoaffective Disorder and Bipolar Disorder Paintings   The Garden Art Sale on Saturday, July 26, at 2208 NE 8th, Portland, Oregon, was a personal and moving experience. There were many tables occupied with a variety of art work, and Steve Gorman performed songs on his acoustic guitar. People from all walks of life … Continue reading →

A Garden Art Sale

This Saturday, July 26, 2014, my portrait of Lila, among other paintings are in an Art Sale 10:00 – 4:00 pm. at 2208 NE 8th, Portland, Oregon. The sale will be visual, fabric, jewelry, and more put on by local artist. Everyone is welcome and we’d be delighted to see you there.