Hear the Music

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As indicated in “About Tammy, Part 1,” I promised to post her sweet daughter reciting her truth through poetry and here she is.  Please know that this is just as much about Tammy (the Mom) as it is about Danielle (the daughter).  What a team.  Thank you, Tammy, for your permission to post these beautiful words […]

It has now been about 3 months since I met Tammy.  We met because she attended a training that I was responsible to set up for family members who have loved ones with a mental health condition. Tammy was preoccupied because her daughter was having some challenges.  What I saw in Tammy that day really […]

On Amazon Prime, Episode 3  “Take Me as I Am, Whoever I Am,” if you get a chance to watch this episode please do.  I would really like to know what you think about it and if you think the actors and film team did a good job of portraying a person with “Bipolar.” What […]

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Remember this day in your prayers. If you know of anyone affected by this, as it relates to their mental health, they can get help. Start by calling your local National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) office, they should be able to offer some referrals for help. Just do it…

This is from 10 years ago.  Thank you Joanne Pierce Martin for not only then, but so many other moments along the way, for sacrificing your time to just be there to share your talent with Nathaniel.  He loves you and Gavin.  We know that he struggled with his music because of his health, but […]

Trying to help others “Hear The Music!”  Please click on the link below and learn all about this very important venture: https://www.gofundme.com/f/helping-others-hear-the-music