My telephone rings.
I answer it.
It brings a voice unseen
from a world far away.Continue reading A Poem
Virtues in Recovery
As an individual who has suffered a considerable amount of emotional trauma in my adolescent years (typically an emotionally volatile period of life), I have found this goodness and love—the most fundamental virtue of my relationship with my creator—in the early years of my childhood, which has paved the way for my personal recovery through mental illness and has revealed abundant avenues for immense personal growth.Continue reading Virtues in Recovery
An Incongruence in Recovery
In the past, it felt like it was my fault that I was not “recovered” from my illness. Some days you do it. Some days you do it better than others. But every day I’ve survived with this illness is a triumph of the human heart and mind.Continue reading An Incongruence in Recovery
Judy’s 2021 Journey
“I am amazed with the resiliency of our staff and volunteers and I love meeting the new volunteers and watching the gifts, skills, and brilliance they bring to our community.”Continue reading Judy’s 2021 Journey
Introducing Jadan Shorts, NAMI Washtenaw reporter
Jadan is a new volunteer at NAMI and a soon to be graduate of EMU. She loves to write and make herself available to new opportunities.Continue reading Introducing Jadan Shorts, NAMI Washtenaw reporter
Pele’, the Voice of My Thoughts
Since I could attribute the thoughts as coming from outside my centered self, I could choose to do something different than lie there and entertain them. I could write about them. And quickly the thoughts ceased. What was left was thinking about the thoughts. It led to something quite a bit more productive than getting down on myself or falling into despair.Continue reading Pele’, the Voice of My Thoughts
Who Knew Rocks Could Be So Kind?
You or someone you love might be walking down a path in a park, look down, and spot a beautifully painted rock with a message that seems to have shown up just for them. Continue reading Who Knew Rocks Could Be So Kind?
A Poem
“I come to you, hold you
in these arms grown strong,
and tell you what I know—
it gets better.”Continue reading A Poem
Reflections from the Incoming Board President
“It’s the way NAMI Washtenaw fulfills its mission that I most admire, and where I think our local affiliate really shines. The dedication and skill of the volunteers that teach NAMI classes and lead support groups year after year….”Continue reading Reflections from the Incoming Board President
NAMI Washtenaw’s Role in Behavioral Health Crisis Training for Law Enforcement in Michigan
“The pilot training Police Academy representative referred to this [NAMI WC] presentation as a “game changer,” and several officers came up to our panelists to thank them and ask follow-up questions.”
Continue reading NAMI Washtenaw’s Role in Behavioral Health Crisis Training for Law Enforcement in Michigan