We walked through the Rhododendron Garden together viewing the luscious blooms and watched the baby geese feed themselves seeds from the green grass. It was a month since I talked with Amy Meyers, the coordinator of the Music and Art for the Mind show, and she seemed at peace with herself. The warm wind tossed … Continue reading
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My Article in NAMI Voice Newsletter
Bringing Peace and Happiness to the Psych Ward An article which ran in the NAMI Voice newsletter, Spring 2013 As a member of the National Alliance of Mental Illness and lecturer in a psych ward, I introduce a meditation exercise to my groups. I have everyone get comfortable and relaxed and count from toe to … Continue reading
Mother’s Day
Having breakfast with my husband and friends this morning. My stepdaughter sent me a “Happy Mother’s Day” email, and I’m overjoyed. I’m wishing all the mothers around the world who care about their children and want to make a difference in their children’s lives, a stress-free and healthy day.
ABOUT Traveling
Traveling with Schizoaffective Disorder and Bipolar Disorder By Greyhound or Plane, keeping a Positive Attitude. What I relish in life is the fact that I had the opportunity to travel by myself to different countries. It surpassed the Saturday night movies with my husband and the fixing of Portuguese chicken dinners for my clients as an … Continue reading
Forgiveness
Mom and I smoked Virginia Slims and carried on lighthearted conversations in my 20’s. We became lushes together. She was a beauty born into a family of ten in Natal, Brazil, and had black kinky hair and hazel eyes. Her father was a tailor in a village where people came to him to mend their … Continue reading
Painting To Relieve Depression in Schizo-affective Disorder
Every time I paint, I am exploring new ways to relieve depression. In the minute or 45 minutes that I apply my oil paint to canvas I am lost in a technique that helps me work through my problems, get rid of my problems, and witness the beauty which I have created. As I move … Continue reading
ABOUT Being Bullied
Cheerleader Schizoaffective Disorder Bipolar Disorder When I was a cheerleader, I felt I had something to prove to the universe. I believed that I had the magic to make my life change. Our team’s name was the “Generals” named after General John C. Fremont. I made up cheerleading yells to “The Crazy General” for instance, … Continue reading
A Favorite Memory
I was painting from a picture of a lady on a swing on a warm springs day. It was a blend of impressionism and realism and I was overcome by the feeling of peace and tranquility as I painted it. It reminded me of all the times I lectured at the psych ward and gave … Continue reading
Faith helped me cope with schizo-affective disorder
My Faith and my schizo-affective disorder Walking through the schizo-affective doors to reality has been due to my faith in my higher power. When I visualize my creator it is an image of a man with open arms, open heart, open mind. Through him everything exists. He is one ball of energy. I focus on … Continue reading
Mentor System – A Sweet Retrospection
The population is expanding and in many underdeveloped areas of the United States good citizens, who are underprivileged, are sinking into the woodwork due to lack of knowing how to read, write and the basics of life to keep them functioning in our society. Therefore, a teacher’s work is highly significant. When I was growing … Continue reading
Arts and Writing by Sherry 