I am so happy to say that I finished sewing my Great Granddaughter, Phoebe’s First Book. Eight of the pages were of my own creations and four pages I looked at patterns handed down to me. I haven’t seen my great grandchild since I caressed her tiny body rocking her to sleep in my arms on Thanksgiving Day. It will … Continue reading
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NAMI Walks Northwest- May 2015
NAMI Walks Northwest Walk- a 13th Annual NAMI Walk event, Sunday May 17th. A 5K walk on Vera Katz Esplanade at 1 pm. I will be working at the registration table at 12 noon. Walk, donate, or become a team captain. Help fight discrimination and make a statement that mental health matters. Thank you and … Continue reading
Schizoaffective Disorder presentation
I’m happy to announce that I will be giving a speaking presentation on Schizoaffective Disorder and my book Sherry Goes Sane, for the Mental Health Action Group at the First Unitarian Church, Monday, May 18 at 7 pm. Photo taken by my friend and neighbor, Sue, on our walk through the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Gardens.
Keep Smiling, A Poem I wrote
A Poem I wrote last evening Keep Smiling I haven’t talked to you in such awhile, You know I’d do anything just to see you smile. I sing with glee when your contagious smile extends on to me. So just keep smiling… Don’t worry if people may see you frown, No matter what happens Try … Continue reading
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In Our Own Voice Speech National Alliance on Mental Illness Schizoaffective Today I had a delightful time co-presenting with Julio in an In Our Own Voice NAMI Workshop at SAIF Corporation. It took place in Portland, Oregon. Here is a picture of me and Julio. We have given presentations for the last couple of … Continue reading
My essay- ‘Understanding Stigma’
Understanding Stigma I am the first Portland, Oregon-area woman author to publish a memoir about schizoaffective disorder (a little talked about diagnosis of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia). My memoir is called, Sherry Goes Sane: Living A Life With Schizo-Affective Disorder. Most books on mental illness are written by doctors and clinicians, but I feel … Continue reading
Letter from President Obama
Happy President’s Day! Photo of me and President Obama by Pete Souza and a thank you letter for my book Sherry Goes Sane from the President and Michelle Obama.
NAMI MENTAL HEALTH LOBBY DAY
The picture, is taken several years ago, but significant. It was taken of me when Oregon’s Governor John Kitzhaber was being sworn in. While I was at the State Capitol Building for NAMI’s Mental Health Lobby Day in Salem today, news was circulating about Governor Kitzhaber’s resignation. I’ve yet to hear the results. I and a few … Continue reading
‘Healing and Moving On’
Over my birthday weekend, I finished my oil painting “Healing and Moving On.” 20×26. I want to share it with you. At sixty-six years old that is just what I’m doing, healing and moving on. I wish to thank everyone in the US and my family in Brazil for the kind sweet birthday greetings that you sent my … Continue reading
Aquarius, My Hippie Years
In my hippie years, I was a rising star of the Zodiac sign, Aquarius. It began when I went to Southern Oregon College, now Southern Oregon University in Ashland, 67′-69′, and someone coined me with the term, Aquarius. My birthday is in February. I could have settled for the titles of Miss Universe or Miss … Continue reading
