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OceanBlue

Schizoaffective

posted 02/25/2009, comments (2)

The 12 Step life. Minus addiction.

It's funny (not really), but after hearing about AA from my sister I think I have a lot in common with people dealing with addictions. I don't know the 12 steps by heart, but I find myself doing many of them. Over and Over unfortunately. I am always trying to find a higher power that I can believe in. You would... Read more Chevron

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OceanBlue

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posted 01/16/2009, comments (2)

The child has grown. The dream is gone.

....but I am most definetly not 'comfortably numb'. UGH. I listened to 'The Wall' today (not an uncommon thing). A brilliant piece of work. Unfortunately I feel as if they are singing of my life, not a jaded rock star's. I wasn't in a mood of particular self pity, it just came up on my playlist so I listened to it... Read more Chevron

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OceanBlue

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posted 01/10/2009, comments (3)

Time to reach out again.

Sorry if this post is just a bit of ramblings. I lost mt point somewhere. I lost a friend last Fall. I still don't know why. It was a guy I had become comfortable with. We would just hang out, share a bottle of wine maybe. He was even more down on his luck than me and I tried to help (chauffering and stuff... Read more Chevron

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OceanBlue

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posted 12/27/2008, comments (3)

Made it through Chritmas.

First, hello to all. I'm new to the connection. Christmas was extra tough this year. Holidays and occasions are always difficult for me. The social aspect is the worst. I am expected to attend family get togethers and it's just hard. I can handle one or two people for socializing, but in a large group I... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/23/2008, comments (3)

An Interview with Ysraal

On Sunday night I spoke with Ysraal, a regular at the Connection, for the "100 Individuals with Schizophrenia" interview campaign. Ysraal is a U.S. Marine. He went in as a Private, and was meritoriously promoted. When Ysraal completed boot camp, he was sent to a school for mechanics. From speaking with him, I have no doubt he will succeed at... Read more Chevron

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