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Month: August 2016

Posted on August 27, 2016August 27, 2016

Fighting Stigma – “I’m Mad as Hell…

... and I'm not going to take it anymore!" That iconic line, spoken by the late great Peter Finch in the movie "Network" has often been quoted, referring to any number of crappy situations. The full monolog by Finch's character, Howard Beale, is worth a listen whether you have seen the movie or not. It has been …

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Posted on August 24, 2016

Invisible Illness – One Trick Pony

Lately, I have been reading a lot of articles and blog posts about how the chronically ill are viewed by others. The problem is not that we are perceived negatively but quite the reverse. Recently I have had several people tell me how good I am looking. That should be, and to a point is a …

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Posted on August 23, 2016August 23, 2016

Talent As An Outlet For Anxiety!

I was checking out some music videos tonight and came across the one at the end of this post from last year's season of "America's Got Talent". I remember seeing this young woman sing but had forgotten her story. Anna suffers from anxiety disorder and depression, as I do. She tells Howie Mandell and the …

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