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acitivist, advocacy, bipolar, books, caregivers, depression, eating disorders, essays, interviews, mental health, mental illness, psychiatry, psychology, schizophrenia, self harm, stories, writing
A few nights ago I was interviewed by SeaTread Studios in Washington. The interview is about living with schizophrenia. I was asked to read a couple of poems and excerpts from some of my essays in my book.
SeaTread is looking for stories about people’s lives for their video projects. I would encourage those of you have depression, an eating disorder, or are caregivers, etc. to contact them with your story and see if it is a good fit. Although I was completely wiped out the day after the interview due to the stress of being in the limelight, I thought it was worth it to get some more information out there about schizophrenia. I want to put a face on schizophrenia, and help dispel some of the myths.
I will post the video here when it is finished being edited.
I know some of you are advocates for the mentally ill, and if you are looking to go beyond your blog with your advocacy, I suggest the following places:
All of these organizations are looking for personal stories, and I bet yours would fit!
Looking forward to viewing the video.
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🙂 I hope I didn’t blow the interview!
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I’m sure you didn’t. If you were you, then it was just right, because you being you is what they wanted.
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Thanks, I hope you are right! 🙂
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That takes a lot of courage, and I am trying to get up the nerve to do something like it. Way to go!
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I’m sure you could write an excellent story about your experiences!
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I agree with Amy! Doing that amazing! Thank you for your courage!
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Thank you! 🙂
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When the light is on you it is interesting how words and messages can turn to a pile of mush…it’s even more interesting how out of that mush we so often produce some amazing work! I’m sure it will be great!
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I have been reading everything you have been writing.
I am learning an awful lot.
It takes a special person to get out there and DO what needs to be done. Awesome.
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Thank you!
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