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Christina Bruni

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posted 09/11/2008, comments (13)

The Importance of Friendships

In the book, My Sister, My Love by Joyce Carol Oates, Mummy wrote out on pink sheets of paper the social hierarchy of her women friends in Fair Hills, New Jersey-the ultra-rich suburban enclave. My more modest list includes: Zoe, Ana, Merry, David W., Robin, Sheila, Dwight, Kurt, and Eric. I dedicate this blog entry to these good friends. Here... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/10/2008, comments (0)

Can't take no for an answer

I wasn't gonna write anything today, but here I am. I had lost my muse and I wanted to pout.. Wasn't sure when my muse would come back. I'm glad it did. Journaling is therapy for me. I write things, so I can see my thoughts. Last week during my stay at the Hotel California it was bleak. They have groups pretty much all day... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/10/2008, comments (3)

Knowledge Advances but Attitudes Stand Still

American society is no more tolerant of schizophrenia than it was a decade ago. A study by Professor of Sociology Jason Schnittker, points to a situation where genetic arguments as the basis for schizophrenia have gained popularity, but traditional fears and attitudes about schizophrenia remain static. The study is a follow-on... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/10/2008, comments (4)

The heart monitor

Imagine if you will a hospital. Imagine a man lying on a guerny hooked up to a heart monitor. Look at the monitor. Notice how the heartbeat is. Up and down. If the lines are flat, then there's no life. My life is exactly like that. Up and down. I can't ask for anything less. Even in my darkest hour, several years ago, I saw my... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/09/2008, comment (1)

Red Letter: What Matters Most

Every so often, I'm going to write a blog entry called "Red Letter: [subtitle]" to talk about something that resonates with me. I'll introduce this series with thoughts on what matters most in recovery. In three weeks, it's the twenty-first anniversary of my breakdown. I'm 43 years old. I realize that my personality isn't going to... Read more Chevron

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