Monthly Archives: September 2012

Holistic Recovery from Schizophrenia – Rossa Forbes

Posted on September 12, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

Here’s an excellent article by  Rossa Forbes on MadInAmerica telling of her experience after her son began to struggle and was diagnosed. Rossa tells of her frustrations with the institutionalised limitations of support provided by healthcare system, the kind of well-meaning care that, at best, typically turns people … Continue reading →

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I hear, I hear what you don’t hear [documentary] – Robin Timmers

Posted on September 11, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

Robin Timmers’ experience  with voice hearing. “I’m Robin Timmers and I hear voices – and I’m mentally healthy” A short [10 mins] documentary/ artistic interpretation of a common experience. Robin Timmers first hears voices after his mother passes away and he … Continue reading →

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Living With Voices – T M Lurmann

Posted on September 10, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

Here’s a very well written article published in American Scholar magazine, written by TM Lurhmann [thankyou M ] about a “new” way to live with voices. In North America it’s called “new”:. Compared with the “New World”, which to some of … Continue reading →

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everyday people – Sly and The Family Stone

Posted on September 9, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

…different strokes for different folks …and so on and so on and scooby dooby doo-bee Sometimes I’m right and I can be wrong My own beliefs are in my song The butcher, the banker, the drummer and then Makes no … Continue reading →

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reality used to be a friend of mine – PM Dawn

Posted on September 8, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

Reality used to be a friend of  mine Reality used to be a friend of mine Maybe ‘Why?’ is the  question that’s on you mind But reality used to be a friend of  mine Reality used to be a friend … Continue reading →

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A little insight

Posted on September 5, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

Here’s a short animated information film made by young people about the experience of hearing voices. The movie is the result of a project by Voice Collective in London and is a creative and simple  way of presenting different experiences insights … Continue reading →

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Peel schools Stand Up for student mental health

Posted on September 4, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

School’s in today! here’s a fine short info film produced by Peel District Schoolboard… A simple reminder how easy it is to be left feeling alone, bewildered and strange, that we ar ethe only one who stuggles and that whatever is … Continue reading →

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Wear It Lake a Crown – Rebekka Karijord

Posted on September 2, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

“take that fear and wear it ike a crown…” . . . same song, different visuals – this one for Cirkus Cirkör http://www.cirkor.se/content/wear-it-like-a-crown Wear It Lake a Crown Rebekka Karijord I don’t know where this fear comes from how i … Continue reading →

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under the bridge – red hot chilli peppers

Posted on September 2, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

“Under The Bridge” Sometimes I feel Like I don’t have a partner Sometimes I feel Like my only friend Is the city I live in The city of angels Lonely as I am Together we cry I drive on her … Continue reading →

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World Hearing Voices Day Fri 14 Sep 2012 -Toronto [Update]

Posted on September 1, 2012 by recoverynetwork:Toronto

A few days only to your chance to be part of Toronto’s first participation in the global celebration of World  Hearing Voices Community. “I believe hearing voices approach is emancipatory – not only for voice hearers but also for families and carers, and … Continue reading →

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