Schizoaffective Disorder Bipolar Disorder Mental Illness in General Stigma Steps to healing. Several years ago, I made a diagram of the total me: what my views were towards life and how I fit into this gigantic world revolving around me. It’s rewarding to see how far I have traveled and how far I still … Continue reading
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Halloween Week
During Halloween week I went to my sister’s in Ashland. I danced to the video Gangnam Style by Psy with my little great niece and nephew and my sister’s family. The weather was gorgeous for a Halloween Parade which took place annually in the streets of downtown Ashland. Mitzi Loftus, an author of Made in Japan and … Continue reading
My Portrait of Tia Didi
I’m going to Seaside, Oregon today to celebrate my aunt’s 90th birthday. The ceremony will be a display of traditional Brazilian culture. I expect my cousin David will be cooking pork for this gala event. He rides with the Harley Motor Riders, sponsored by Harley Davidson in the state of Washington. The ceremony will be … Continue reading
September 11th
We have lost so many loved ones on this day. It is so sad. Many years ago Joe and I had to put down my beloved little dog, Dinky, of seventeen years on this day, September 11. He provided so much affection and compassion for us and I miss his sweet smelling strawberry blonde fur and his contagious smile. … Continue reading
Roseburg, Oregon
When I was growing up in Roseburg, Oregon, I was walking through two catastrophes. Catastrophe number one was the Roseburg blast. A truck carrying two tons of dynamite and four tons of blasting agents blew up killing thirteen people and injured many others including one, who later died because of the effects. The mood was somber … Continue reading
The Personal Touch
It’s all so nice to get letters and cards in the mail. I love the personal touch. Received photos of my adopted grand girls today. They are adorable. Thanks Todd and Heather.
Improving the Quality of Life
Schizo-affective Disorder: If things are going disarray, try to jot down reasons why life isn’t working for you. I find being honest with myself and asking myself what really works for me is helpful. You can make a plan for your life involving the people you are with, asking them for their help when you … Continue reading
ARTWORK Youth
Dreams Schizoaffective Disorder and Bipolar Disorder When I was young, I dreamed that I was a Princess Ballerina doing pirouettes across the dance floor in my pink tutu. I hoped someday to paint a picture of my dream. This is my dream of what I believed to be of me dancing in a pink … Continue reading
Thought for the day
What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls a butterfly —Richard Bach Wishing all those who are affected by the smoke in Josephine County time to escape.
Smoke
My sister said that the smoke is so bad in Ashland that Mt. Grizzly isn’t visible. The Ashland Tidings said that the air is a health hazard. Time to evacuate.
Arts and Writing by Sherry 