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Randstein nominated me for Once a Victim Now a Survivor Award

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Thank you my friend Randstein

A special thank you to Randstein for nominating me the Once A Victim Now A Survivor Award.  Randstein is a good friend, always happy to help, writes the most fantastic stories. His short stories give you plenty to think about. Randstien’s blog is hyperionsturm.wp.com. He’s a founding member of survivorsbloghere.wp.com I’m glad to have met him, my life has expanded.

This award is for those who have gone through mental illness of any kind, abuse, trauma, and especially PTSD.

The Rules:

1. Thank the blogger that nominated you

2. Nominate 5 – 10 bloggers to pass the award to

3. Post 5 questions for your nominees to answer (you may use the same as these below)

4. Inform your nominees and post a comment in their blog to let them know they’ve been nominated

Questions:

1. In what ways do you feel that blogging can help people with psychological trauma or mental illness? I think writing can help in many ways. It’s perfect outlet to share, work thru pain and trauma. Blogging provides support from people who are a few steps ahead. The experience of putting your pain in a post can give a feeling of success. Writing thoughts down can help you see what needs more work. Posting takes a load off, no matter how small. We gain confidence one step at a time.  

2. How has blogging helped you with your healing, or your personal journey? I started blogging after years of therapy, not needing as much help. My background made me compassionate, realizing I’m a Caregiver. When someone takes my hand for help, my heart overflows with sunshine. 

3. What books, movies, or YouTube channels would you recommend to someone with a similar background to you?   (Books Always)

 Shock by Kitty Dukakis & Larry Tye A personal story of Kitty’s experience with ECT

50 Psychology Ideas You Really Need To Know  Adrian Furnham

Bipolar Disorder-A Guide For Patients & Family  Francis M. Mondimore M.D. I participated in a study for John Hopkins and he interviewed me. Nice guy and excellent book.

Natural History of Emotions by Stuart Walton’s  He examines the core emotions based on Charles Darwin’s survey of emotions. I’m reading again, the reason I always buy books.

4. When did you start your blog and what inspired you? My current blog stated on 9/22/13. My  father committed suicide 9/2001. He was on my mind, I wanted to express my pain. 

5. What types of blogs do you follow? I follow blogs similar backgrounds or circumstances. I follow blogs that appears the person is spiraling down and needs help. Sometimes its people who visit my blog and they look interesting. I don’t follow rant blogs.  

Nominees:

This is where I have to bail on my commitment. I can not following thru on making nominations. I am battling an illness and must choose how to use less the least energy. I’m on bed rest. Thank you for the prayers and standing by me. Huge Hugs.

If the Award applies to you, please accept and pass along.

Hugs Melinda

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24 thoughts on “Randstein nominated me for Once a Victim Now a Survivor Award”

    1. Hi Van
      Hi Friend. I’ve had several blogs on WordPress. I caught the mistake, I started Looking in 2013. We started Survivors Blog Here a year ago.
      It hard to keep up with. I started one for my charity a couple weeks ago. I can work on while sick and ready to kick off when well.
      I really talked a lot.
      :)
      M

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      1. That makes sense, M., when I caught up with you, it seemed you were very experienced with this already. ☺ Nice to have a place to create, and vent. How wonderful to have started one for charity. Keep us posted. Hugs.

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        1. Hi Van
          Thank you for the kind words. I’m not a proper writer I gave up on that goal long ago. I created a newspaper for my boarding school (bad girl school) at 13 yrs. old. I was fortunate to work for Irving Daily News covering High School girls basketball. I only received a small scholarship from a private college. I could not ask/assume my grandparents had the money. Got married at 18 yrs old, gave up on goal.
          Charity became a part of life, my granny would give $5 or whatever she could. Always telling me ever little bit matters. I became a Minister to help elderly, the dying, children and homeless. From there I reached for my life mission by starting a charity. I look for quick recovery so I can follow my mission.
          Another verbal dump, you are easy to talk to and must be the reason I just talk like we have all day.
          You’ve been a good friend, a blessing to me.
          :)
          M

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