This SharePost will talk about Mental Illness Awareness Week [October 4 - 10]. The keyword in that sentence is awareness. What can be done, at our comfort level, to make people aware of what it's like to live with schizophrenia? Finding our voice often starts by revealing our stories to peers in a...
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what I will do
David Robbins
Monday, October 05, 2009 at 05:38 AM -
Mental Health Awareness Inspiration
Don Fraser
Monday, October 05, 2009 at 12:08 PMThanks, Christina. I think I'm going to take a jet to the coast to participate in a fundraiser. I don't know what the plans are here locally . I've got to make some calls today. Thanks for the inspiration.
Don
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For Mental Health Awareness Week I will write a post in my local newspaper website. I will talk about the struggles and the triumphs I face. I will share stories of the state hospital and the some of the people that were there for me.
I sat on my hands for many years. I do not have that luxury now. I wish I could speak again, but right now that's on the back burner. I write journals and the people that read them are learning from my example.
I have no fear of disclosing. I hope that one day many more will stand and be counted.
My writing has and always will be the force that makes the difference, not just in who reads my words but I.
I wish all the best.
Dave