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Mar 25-webinar-“The evolution of our understanding of the unique internal experiences of voices and visions.” Hard to believe but I still have something to promote! Link in bio Listen to Sam Rapier and I talked about our unique experiences and how we have come to understand them. It should be really interesting and is something I am looking forward to! #hvn #voicesandvisions #schizoawesome #schizophrenia #iammentallyillandidontkill #schizoaffective #uniquereality #voicehearer #visionseer #webinar #keeplearning #mentalhealth #recovery #mentalhealthrecovery #schizoaffectiverecovery #schizophreniarecovery #alifeworthliving #hopeisreal https://www.instagram.com/p/B-C1aNilgFL/?igshid=jwxqr2ve3qen

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Sending out two books today! Remember that you can go to my blog and order a signed copy through paypal. 💜 Yesterday I went to Mercer about talked about recovery as someone with “SMI.” Normally I wouldn’t refer to myself this way but it was actually the topic-that people with “severe mental illness” who experience “psychosis” can still recover. It’s a tough, emotional topic but I speak about because so few do. We hear about some forms of recovery but “SMI” or “SPMI” seem to me are often thought of as disposable people, but we’re not and that’s why I keep on writing and speaking. Hope is always real. #mentalhealthwarrior #mentalhealth #mentalhealthrecovery #schizoawesome #schizowarrior #hopeisreal #writingheals #artsheal #booksheal #booksarehealing #stigmawarrior #takedownstigma #nostigma #mentallyillpeoplematter #yoursilencewillnotprotectyou #mentalhealthadvocacy #breakthestigma #mentalhealthwriter #mentalhealthadvocate #peersupport #alifeworthliving #nodisposablepeople https://www.instagram.com/p/B3Xhx_mlJoP/?igshid=k3dy2re9kg16

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Yesterday selfie. I saw the movie, Midsommar, last night. So so so good! Very profound (also very graphic deaths so I do give it a trigger warning) One of its themes is the importance of community and empathy. When someone has a panic attack the whole community goes through the emotion with her. She is not alone but totally supported in her pain, which gives way to comfort and understanding. If our society could support each other the way the movie’s community does the world would be a better place without stigma. It really left me with a lot to think about. If you want to support someone, lean on your empathy. Most of the time, we just want to be validated and heard. #selfie #pride #schizoawesome #lgbtfashion #midsommar #midsommarmovie #empathy #recovery #bpdrecovery #bpdwarrior #community #peersupport #peersupportcommunity #support #alifeworthliving #panicdisorder #panicattacks #panicdisorderrecovery #panicattackwarrior #anxietyrecovery #anxietywarrior #hopeisreal #beyourself #horrormovies #emotion #iamanemotionalcreature #mentalhealthrecovery https://www.instagram.com/p/B0TlYgFFE0o/?igshid=4xooogffyuso

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“Making Spaces Safer” by Shawna Platter. A zine I bought at the Alternatives conference. No space can be totally safe but I try to create safer spaces for people whenever I can. Next month I will be presenting my LGBT cultural competency workshop at the GMHCN recovery conference. I will teach some skills to help people create safer spaces for lgbtq folk. #alternativesconference2019 #shawnaplatter #makingspacessafer #saferspaces #schizoawesome #feminist #feminism #zine #zines #zinester #lgbtq #lgbtq🌈 #culturalcompetency #lgbtculturalcompetency #gmhc #recovery #welcomegayfolk #mentalhealthrecovery #cps #peersupport #peersupportspecialist #alwayseagertolearn #outandproud #panpride https://www.instagram.com/p/B0KMj1OFuVC/?igshid=1iowu3l5pj1aq

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One of the keynote speakers was Caroline Mazel-Carlton, who was my Hearing Voices Network trainer. I admire her so much. She’s an excellent motivator and speaker. Here are some of the notes I took while she was speaking. “We are a “twilight people” and our ancestors are those that died in the awful mental institutions. We need to transform these spaces for good. Let go the established definitions of reality, for power is not the same as meaning. Doctors may have the power but we still have the right to make our own meaning from our realities and experiences. We are not “borderline personalities” but we should “fuck the borders” by exploring them. “Explore the why” -people have reasons for doing what we do-we’re not just a bundle of symptoms!” Just typing her words makes me very emotional. It’s time to reclaim our power! #schizoawesome #mentalhealthstigma #schizophreniastigma #stopstigma #mentalillnessisnotacrime #schizorecovery #stampoutstigma #hopeisreal #alifeworthliving #mentalhealthrecovery #recovery #alternatives2019 #peersupport #goodvibrations #mentalhealthwarrior #schizowarrior #recoveryisreal #recoverywarrior #selfie #ocdrecovery #edrecovery #depressionrecovery #anxietyhelp #bipolarbadass #hearingvoicesnetwork #power #reclaimed #reclaimourpower #recoveryrevolution #psychosis https://www.instagram.com/p/B0CHWLwlzqH/?igshid=170nvgp6iwqw0

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At the Alternatives Conference. My awesome bio! Now excuse me while I look for lunch.... #schizoawesome #mentalhealthstigma #schizophreniastigma #stopstigma #mentalillnessisnotacrime #schizorecovery #stampoutstigma #hopeisreal #alifeworthliving #mentalhealthrecovery #recovery #alternatives2019 #peersupport #goodvibrations #mentalhealthwarrior #schizowarrior #recoveryisreal #recoverywarrior #selfie #ocdrecovery #edrecovery #depressionrecovery #anxietyhelp #bipolarbadass https://www.instagram.com/p/BztKSE-l89K/?igshid=127qh34iybkp1

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Here I am waiting for my flight to DC for the Alternative Conference. I had a cup of coffee and feel ready to go. And a little sleepy still but that’s ok. I’m going by myself and I only know one other person there. My experience with sci-fi cons have honed my solo social skills. I am so excited to spread my message that hope is always real. #schizoawesome #mentalhealthstigma #schizophreniastigma #stopstigma #mentalillnessisnotacrime #schizorecovery #stampoutstigma #hopeisreal #alifeworthliving #mentalhealthrecovery #recovery #alternatives2019 #peersupport #goodvibrations #mentalhealthwarrior #schizowarrior #recoveryisreal #recoverywarrior #selfie #ocdrecovery #edrecovery #depressionrecovery #anxietyhelp #bipolarbadass https://www.instagram.com/p/BzsrSUyFZ46/?igshid=1n93kp2e6nypd