Hello Readers,
Thank you for following this blog. Lately, I've been busy with my new program for my non-profit, Embracing My Mind, Inc.
The program offers mental health education, coping skills, and stress management among several other things to study about mental illness. These are closed meetings, however, I plan on opening meetings to the public in Atlanta in January 2010.
Thank you for your support.
Ashley
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!
4 comments:
You're doing so well, Ashley. The work you're doing is so important. Best wishes.
Ashley
Maybe my son and I can drive to Atlanta when you get things going!
Would it be open to people out of town? That is exciting!
Janet
Hello Janet,
I will open meetings to the public in January 2010.
Ashley
Keep up the good work!
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