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Janet

posted 07/08/2008, comments (2)

The Joys of working again and loving it

Although I have only been on my job at Cracker Barrel a little over a month and have experienced both good days and bad days I just seem to love my job. If not for people like all of you who have read my various posts and taken the time to respond to my questions I do not feel I would have stuck it out! Atthough we have never met in life I... Read more Chevron

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The Nightmare's Daughter

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I am a 26 year old woman struggling to help my mentally ill paren

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posted 07/01/2008, comments (0)

Until Next Time

Everything worked out this time. Hallelujah, a miracle, thanks God! No no no no no, thank aunt M and her dedication! Also, thanks to aunt D's efforts and those who provided the muscles to move my father's belongings. I have to hope that there are rewards in Heaven. You can't count on a big happy thank you from... Read more Chevron

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Claudia Krizay

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posted 06/29/2008, comments (0)

Daddy Expected

Daddy Expected Daddy expected. I feared his hands- small and almost beautiful to look at, But strong and vicious, with Knuckles of steel. His hands were everywhere, The sting of them slapping me on the back of my legs, or as An insult to my dignity, across my face. Everywhere my eyes were cast, They met with... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/19/2008, comments (2)

the stigma

why is there such a stigma associated with mental illness?I am afraid to tell people about me , because of it. I can't tell people when there is something wrong, as I fear they will not understand , and come to their own incorrect conclusions. I believe everyone has a right to individuality, and if we are happy, we should be satisfied. But why do... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/19/2008, comment (1)

Treatment and Hope for Young People with Schizophrenia

At the 2008 convention, I was fortunate to catch up with Dr. Ken Duckworth, NAMI's medical director, and his colleague, Stephen M. Goldfinger, MD, professor and chair, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center. Their insights into schizophrenia in young people I offer as a... Read more Chevron

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