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Once Upon a Harley

Thank you to all my acquaintances, friends, and relatives for your beautiful and endearing presents, cards, and messages of love for my birthday. I celebrated my special day at Seaside this weekend on my Cousin Mickey’s Harley and visiting with my Aunt Deanna from Brazil who is 92, and family. I healed with the ocean and will … Continue reading →

‘Personality of the Month’

There was a time in my life when things were easier to overcome. I had faith to keep me from going overboard, and encouragement and love from my teachers and school friends to help me stay on the right track. I was a little bit ‘older’ and ‘wiser’ and capable of handling what I had … Continue reading →

Painting of Joelle

Painting during the Holidays, I did an oil portrait I named, ‘Joelle,’ a Brazilian child. Please visit the Homepage of this website to see a preview of the ‘Live’ presentation I gave to the Humanists of Greater Portland in November. Enjoy!  

Keynote Address- First Presbyterian Church

My Keynote Address Monday at the First Presbyterian Church in Vancouver. I gave a presentation to Neil Degerstedt, Regional Long Term Care Ombudsman on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington and Volunteer Ombudmans. Neil Degerstedt comments were- “Sherry, Another round of applause for your heartfelt and deeply moving presentatiion today. Our volunteers and staff were very touched with your … Continue reading →

‘Humanist’ Comment

I am so thrilled to receive this comment about my speech ‘Living A Life With Schizoaffective Disorder and Sherry Goes Sane that I gave on November 29th to the Humanists of Greater Portland: Dear Sherry, I want to sincerely thank you for your presentation on mental illness. It was a moving presentation and informative. You gave … Continue reading →

Speaking at the Humanists Event

During my speaking tour, I have received three of the greatest gifts of life. Love, self acceptance, and forvieness. I was able to reach out to help others in a strong, connective way. Yesterday, I gave a presentation on Living A Life With Schizoaffective disorder, Sherry Goes Sane, to the Humanists of Greater Portland, The … Continue reading →

Comment from Jessica Pham MS OT Candidate

Dear Sherry, Megan and I can’t thank you enough for your time. The entire class was so inspired by your incredible story. We told them all about your book too and many were interested in reading it. Your story is truly amazing and it’s just so wonderful to hear how you’ve been able to adapt and cope … Continue reading →

NAMI OR State Conference Speech

Speaking at the NAMI Oregon Annual Conference in Cottage Grove, Oregon. It took place at the Village Green Resort Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, on the topic of ‘Living a Life With Schizoaffective Disorder, Sherry Goes Sane.’ I met so many wonderful, genuine, people there, and I was honored with a standing ovation. Thank you Jeana Wheeler for … Continue reading →