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Speaking at NAMI OR State Conference

Looking forward to giving my Special Lunchtime Presentation: Living A Life With Schizoaffective Disorder-Sherry Goes Sane, at the NAMI Oregon’s Annual Conference in Cottage Grove, Oregon. It’s at the Village Green Resort, November 14th, from Noon- 1pm. Hope to see you there! This is a painting I did in oils. I call it ‘Meditation.’ It … Continue reading →

ARTWORK Speaking

Art public speaking interview Schizoaffective Disorder and Bipolar Disorder healing   Healing from a chaos. I’m so thrilled to have the opportunity to give an IOOV speech at the University of Portland yesterday, and to give a phone interview, today, on schizoaffective disorder for a college OT presentation, by Jessica Pham MS. Occupational Therapy Candidate … Continue reading →

Grandparents Day- CNA Perspective

In my early thirties, I wanted to help patients with cancer, physical disabilities, and stress related diseases. I became a certified nurse’s aide and for two decades I worked in nursing convalescent homes and private homes in Roseburg and Portland, Oregon. I walked patients, fed patients, bathed them and took care of their special needs … Continue reading →

MY ARTICLES What makes a criminal

Crime and mental illness writing by Sherry Joiner Schizoaffective   I wrote an essay-    What makes a criminal want to be a criminal? Imagine yourself sitting in a movie theater chair with a tall bucket of butter popcorn and big cup of ice-cold Coca Cola, maybe stealing a nacho or two with your sister … Continue reading →

Saving Our Marriage With Schizoaffective Disorder

I have schizoaffective disorder which is a combination of paranoia schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. I was diagnosed with it in 2001 but lived with it for many years. My stepdaughter, Becky, has been couching with us for a month in our small 2 bedroom hut. Three adults in a two bedroom hut. What a challenge! She is starting life … Continue reading →

Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden

This is one of our favorite spots. We love being away from the city and out amongst nature. Here we are at the Rhododendron Garden enjoying the beautiful weather, enjoying our time feeding the geese and ducks with our kids, and connecting with our higher power. 

Happy Father’s Day 2015

Happy Father’s Day Sweetheart! Today I am thankful for all the miracles that flow through me as my happiness and contentment (without judgment) transpire and unfold. Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers in the world who take the time to be with their children giving them love and healing thoughts. Who give their children … Continue reading →

Sherry Goes Sane at Powell’s and Central Library

I am a survivor of schizoaffective disorder, and I paint a picture of the hardships faced by those affected with schizoaffective disorder and other types of mental disorders. Powell’s Books, 1005 W. Burnside, Portland, Oregon, now carries my memoir Sherry Goes Sane: Living A Life With Schizo-Affective Disorder as well as Amazon and Create Space. It can also be … Continue reading →

Roseburg High Graduation 67′

Here is my 1967 Roseburg High School Graduation picture. Today I gave a In Our Own Voice presentation to a NAMI Family2Family class and was awarded beautifully scented hibiscus spiral light candle and a card created for an artist. People are so great. Thinking about the progress I have made in life so far, despite … Continue reading →