A Poem I wrote last evening Keep Smiling I haven’t talked to you in such awhile, You know I’d do anything just to see you smile. I sing with glee when your contagious smile extends on to me. So just keep smiling… Don’t worry if people may see you frown, No matter what happens Try … Continue reading
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In Our Own Voice Speech National Alliance on Mental Illness Schizoaffective Today I had a delightful time co-presenting with Julio in an In Our Own Voice NAMI Workshop at SAIF Corporation. It took place in Portland, Oregon. Here is a picture of me and Julio. We have given presentations for the last couple of … Continue reading
Sibling Day
My sister, Diana, (left) and me at the Capitol Building in Salt Lake City, Utah on Easter Day. The early 50’s. My sister is so close to me. She is the most sweetest, bravest, talented, wonderful human being. Every time I see things backwards she is always objective with me and puts my life into perspective for … Continue reading
My essay- ‘Understanding Stigma’
Understanding Stigma I am the first Portland, Oregon-area woman author to publish a memoir about schizoaffective disorder (a little talked about diagnosis of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia). My memoir is called, Sherry Goes Sane: Living A Life With Schizo-Affective Disorder. Most books on mental illness are written by doctors and clinicians, but I feel … Continue reading
Easter Weekend
Over Easter weekend, my husband, Joe, and I dyed Easter eggs with our great niece and great nephew, danced to Gangham Style by Psy, and watched a whale video. The video was taken by my sister and her husband while they were in Mexico. We took in a movie called The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and … Continue reading
ABOUT Brazil
Travels to Brazil with Schizoaffective Disorder and Bipolar Disorder My cousin, Tony, has returned from his trip to Joao Pessoa and other cities in Brazil. Our mom’s were born in Brazil and came to the states in their twenties. He had a warm time connecting with our cousins. I remember when I took a trip to … Continue reading
World Bipolar Day
World Bipolar Day. Sharing with you my Wellness Plan. Please ask me about a slide show of Vincent Van Gogh’s paintings. It includes Don McLean singing Starry Night in the background to clips of Van Gogh’s paintings. My art teacher Dorothy, sent to me the video. It was serene, brilliant, and powerful. Let’s continue our support and compassion … Continue reading
“An Easter Scene” My oil painting
This is an oil painting I did of “An Easter Scene.”
MY ARTICLE Lecture
Paranoia, Schizoaffective Disorder Meditation Tape Regarding my article,”Bringing Peace and Happiness to the Psych Ward.”Here, my husband Joe and I are dining at the Taco House, just taking it easy. It seems like the less I think about the past incidences and my insecurities of life, the better off I am. A week prior, … Continue reading
‘African American Lady’
Selma, remembering loved ones and family who have gone before us. My oil painting- African American Lady.
Arts and Writing by Sherry 