My name is Ashley. I started this blog in 2008 to record learning experiences, coping skills, and life as it relates to schizophrenia. In the beginning, it was my sister's idea to start this blog, I did not know what to expect. However, I've journalled since childhood so it was therapuetic to articulate thoughts and feelings online and to get a response. I take medication to treat my illness, however, I am not opposed to alternative forms of treatment. Here is my story...
The Author
- Ashley Smith
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- I was diagnosed with adult onset paranoid schizophrenia at the age of 20... I experienced the ups and downs of mental illness- incarceration, hospitalization, personal care home, outpatient treatment program and clubhouse- but i survived it! Now, I share my life with you of how I am coping with my illness. I hope this blog encourages you to seek PROFESSIONAL help for yourself or a loved one... Please comment. Thank you!
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Closer to Recovery Part II
I received a marketing internship with a nonprofit organization that helps children medically on an international level. My assignment today was to create a flyer for an upcoming event. The flyer is a registration form for the event. I am very excited about my new job and projects. I will work three days a week, and no more than 25 hours, so that it is not overwhelming. Some of my projects include updating the website, writing press releases, and data entry for new and existing sponsors/donors. This is a great opportunity to build my portfolio and to make lasting professional relationships. Doing this internship shows tremendous recovery, because I have not worked since my psychotic break. Now I am back doing the things I used to do before I got sick, and it feels great!
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4 comments:
That's wonderful news! You must feel so good about this and it's an inspiration to others who wonder if it's possible to ever reach recovery.
Hi Ashley,
Congrats on your new job!
By the way, I link to your blog in the Blog Roll on my personal blog, christinabruni.blogspot.com. You should be getting even more readers here, via that link.
Good luck!
Regards,
Chris
congratulations on the internship! :) that's great news.xxx
I am very proud of you. You are making great strides. Your optimism shows me that my brother may one day have the same attitude towards recovery. You sound like a very strong individual!
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