Sometimes I feel like the Energizer Bunny – I’m hopping allover the place with activities and responsibilities in my life. Between my husband, my son, and my involvement with Community Mental Health activities, I seem to be on the go constantly. In the past year I became involved with the Recipient Rights Advisory Committee and […]
Another action-packed agenda for June! This month the group focused a good deal of attention on planning for the September 27 annual celebration event. The theme, “Peace, Love and Happiness: Celebrating Who We Are!” was confirmed, awards and nomination timelines were discussed, as well as speakers and music. For details, check the June 2012 Action […]
Timely, I have always been a timely person. It’s great when I arrive early and something comes up at the last minute, and I have time to help someone out. It’s good when you’re a kid too, and you get to school early every day. You always get the first pick of the best swing. […]
My dad and I have always done lots of things together. Traveling to the U.P. to camp and fish; riding dirt bikes since I was just a little kid; even working to restore old cars. He also always came to watch me play football. Whenever I have needed him, he was always there. When I […]
Depression, Anxiety, and Social Anxiety have been my crosses to bear in life. My path has been long and twisted, with many detours, hurdles, and road blocks. I have struggled with mental illness for over 15 years, and much of my life has been like a roller coaster filled with many ups and downs. Having […]
PATIENCE PAYS OFF! The last time I shared my story, I talked about some of my childhood experiences, my illness, where I lived, and the things I like. I still like my peace signs for they represent the peace, love and happiness I seek all my days of my life. And with depression this is […]
Ironically, I was to end up in a group home in the late winter/early spring of 2012 when previously, I had been a staff person at the age of 23, in a home for the mildly developmentally disabled as a student and reporter in Kalamazoo. It was at this age, while on duty, that I […]