Schizoaffective Disorder having an epidural steroid injection for my herniated disc tomorrow morning. Please send healing thoughts and ‘fairy dust.’ I would be grateful if you refer to the items on my website while I am away. Thank you so much
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ARTWORK Mamma Whistler
Schizoaffective Disorder and Bipolar Disorder oil painting by Sherry Joiner Here is my most recent oil painting- 18×24, I call ‘Mamma Whistler.’ Enjoy!
ABOUT My Grandparents
Schizoaffective Disorder and Bipolar Disorder Searching for Brazilian roots As I was looking through the pages of my mom’s wooden photo album decorated with palm trees, I came across a photo of her parents, Maria das Dores Bezerra and Joao B. Bezerra. My mom’s name, Maria das Dores, was the same as her mothers. … Continue reading
KEYNOTE Family
Schizoaffective Disorder Out of the Psych Ward Learning to Love My sister, Diana, left, my brother, Doug, middle, me on the right. Several months after being released from my last hospitalization at Kishwaukie Hospital in DeKalb, Illinois, my sister, brother, and I celebrated Doug’s high school graduation from Roseburg High in Roseburg, Oregon. … Continue reading
Sherry Goes Sane Schizoaffective
Bridge Crossing with Tia Didi. Schizoaffective Disorder A Fiftieth Anniversary- the Crossing of the Astoria-Megler Bridge, and the Beach Volleyball Tournament in Seaside were taking place as my husband, Joe and I drove to Seaside, Oregon, this weekend. However, it wasn’t the traffic that made our trip unique and special, the ocean air was … Continue reading
ARTWORK Rio
Mardi Gras Rio Brasil Schizoaffective Disorder Oil Painting by Sherry M Joiner
KBOO Community Radio Interview
So happy to be helpful to the field of mental health with my book, Sherry Goes Sane. Here is an interview I had last year with KBOO Community Radio for the Disability Awareness program by Grace Reed. Please click on the podcast and listen in. Disability Awareness on 07/27/15 Program: Disability Awareness Air date: Mon, … Continue reading
‘We are One-Brothers and Sisters’
‘We are One-Brothers and Sisters’ A painting by Sherry Joiner. Over the last few weeks, I have been following the news and wondering what statement I could make, that would help people understand my feelings and understand their own feelings about the world in a composition I painted. Here, is the oil painting I did … Continue reading
Me at Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach. When I was a hippie in the 70’s, I hitchhiked to Huntington Beach California from Ashland, Oregon, about a thousand miles away by myself. I had what made me sparkle, and it would follow me wherever I went. Yet, there was no one to give me medical treatment or to sit by side … Continue reading
Mental Health First Aid Certificate
Completed my Mental Health First Aid Training Course. This is my instructor Pam Dunham, right, and me left. I was awarded this Mental Health First Aid USA certificate because I was trained to provide initial help to people experiencing mental health problems such as depression, anxiety disorders, psychosis and substance use disorders. The training took … Continue reading
Arts and Writing by Sherry 