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The Truth – 5/25 meeting

First off lets talk about truth versus fact.   Many of us think that the truth would be easy to recognize. Undebatable.  Actually the truth is more like one of those shape-shifting aliens in the X files. It somehow manages…

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Isolation – 5/18 meeting

On Thursday May 18th, Miriam shared with us her presentation entitled  “ Isolation “.  So, what is the definition of isolation?  Isolation is having the effect of making one disengage. It can also be a coping mechanism.  It can also…

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Cleaning Up My Manic Mess – 5-11 meeting

On Thursday May 11th, Kris shared with us her most recent presentation entitled “ Cleaning up my Manic Mess”     Kris shared with us that she started her mental health journey when she was around 12 or 13 years old….

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Friends and Family 2nd hour coming May 25th

Many of us have friends or family members that try as hard as they do, really do not understand us as well as we would like them to. They do not know how to cope or deal with us from…

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A Long Time Ago in a Galaxy Far Far Away – 5/4 meeting

On Thursday May 4th, Don shared with us his most recent presentation entitled “ A Long Time Ago, in a Galaxy Far, Far Away “      In honor of May 4th, and National Star Wars day, Don shared that…

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Peer Support 101 – 4-27 meeting

On Thursday April 27th, I shared with everyone my most recent presentation entitled “ Peer Support 101”  When trying to decide what topic to present for my next presentation, our President and fearless leader Miriam suggested that I talk a bit…

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Learning from my mistakes – 4/20 meeting

On Thursday April 20th, Carolyn shared with us her most recent presentation entitled “ Learning from my Mistakes “  Carolyn began by sharing some thoughts on making mistakes. We will learn from some of our decisions that turn out to…

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Forgiveness – 4/13 meeting

On Thursday April 13th, Miriam presented her most recent presentation entitled “ Forgiveness “  Miriam shared during her presentation, she would present how she feels about forgiveness.  Miriam shared one definition of forgiveness. Forgiveness “ is giving up all hope…

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Mind and Body, Body and Mind – 3/30 meeting 

On Thursday March 30th, facilitator Abigail shared with us her most recent presentation entitled “ Mind and Body, Body and Mind”  Abigail began by asking us the question, who has heard the phrase “ the body keeps the score” ? …

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Family Education class starting on May 12th

Dr. Jai Sookram the Director of Family Education and Peer Support Services reached out to me to let me know that he has a new Family Education class starting on May 12th. This class is offered for families of people living…

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