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Cheryle Gartley

posted 06/05/2007, comments (0)

Remembering Jory Graham, Stigma Fighter

Most kids have heroes at a fairly young age, but I was 21 before I found mine, and she was dying. Her name was Jory Graham. I had just moved to Chicago, and you couldn't miss knowing who she was, a well-known Chicago print journalist and author of a book about living with cancer. The time was the early seventies and it was an... Read more Chevron

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Cheryle Gartley

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posted 06/05/2007, comments (0)

Living with Quiggles: Some People Still Don't Get It

Stigma:1) The recognition of difference based on some distinguishing characteristic or mark;2) A consequent devaluation of the personQuiggles: A made-up term (by famous sociologist, Erving Goffman) to identify all of the variations and differences of the human body which occur either from birth, daily wear and tear, accident, or illness which can... Read more Chevron

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Cheryle Gartley

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posted 06/05/2007, comments (0)

Living with Quiggles: Coping With Children With Quiggles

Stigma:1) The recognition of difference based on some distinguishing characteristic or mark;2) A consequent devaluation of the personQuiggles: A made-up term (by famous sociologist, Erving Goffman) to identify all of the variations and differences of the human body which occur either from birth, daily wear and tear, accident, or illness which can... Read more Chevron

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Mariellen Serracin

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posted 05/04/2007, comments (0)

Mattie's Health

Hello Family and Friends, Today has been a better day than yesterday. Codiene is helping relax Mom and allow her much rest and easier breathing. She is eating well and is able to get in and out of her wheelchair to come to the kitchen table for each meal. She is also still using the bathroom on her own. She now has a hospital bed in the... Read more Chevron

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Lori

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posted 04/19/2007, comments (2)

Dad and Me

Hi, I'm the producer for CareCentral. I'm hoping to make this area on the web the place for caregivers to find support, information and friends. I want to hear from you. Any comments or suggestions just speak out. I'm here to help those who are giving their time and hearts to helping others. A little about... Read more Chevron

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