Ben has been spending a lot of time with us lately; in fact, this is the closest we’ve had to daily contact since he lived with us prior to his first hospitalizations in 2003. It’s different now; he has grown. Eight years in a group home have taught him independence, respect and self-esteem that he’d [...]
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Amanda Fellows, a fellow voice talent and radio host for Business Women Connect, interviewed me today for her show on Blog Talk Radio. We had a luxurious half hour for the interview, rare in commercial radio. Of course, it went by in a flash. Amanda Fellows Amanda asked two questions I hadn’t heard yet [...] audiobook in CD format In six days, Ben Behind His Voices will be officially released (audiobook version, too – preview it here!), although according to Amazon stats there have been healthy advance sales of the hardcover and kindle versions. So it’s out there! But, to spread the word, getting the media interested and involved [...] when mommy's hug could cure Ben has spent the night – we’ve all been there – worshiping the porcelain throne. Either a stomach flu, or spoiled Chinese food (thanks, Hurricane Irene), but who cares why? Poor thing is in pain. No mom wants to see that. Plus, he is whining! Ah, yes, nothing like [...] I had the pleasure of being interviewed on WBAI in New York by Armand DiMele, for his popular broadcast “The Positive Mind” . The show aired on August 23, 2011, but you can listen to the archived show here: If you’d like to read more about Ben Behind His Voices, I’ve had the pleasure [...] First two official reviews for Ben Behind His Voices: exciting! Every positive review, from official sources like these and from readers, will help spread the message of respect, empathy, truth and the need for supportive services for those with mental illness and the people who love them. From Kirkus Reviews and Library Journal:
I woke up early this morning, grateful to have slept at all. It’s finally Monday, and the main players on Ben’s so-called recovery team are back at work. Maybe – just maybe – I can do something today that will help Ben, repair some small part of the damage that has been done by the [...] interview, “Family w/ Schizophrenia finds Hope With the official launch of Ben Behind His Voices less then three months away (OK, by one day, but still…), interest is growing and I’ve been lucky enough to appear on a few talk show already. One interview, longer and more serious in nature, is on the HealthyPlace.com [...] His Bright Light: The Story of Nick Traina by Danielle Steel My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is my favorite Danielle Steel book. Yes, it is partly because I share her experience of parenting a child with mental illness (though Nick had childhood-onset bipolar disorder and my Ben has schizophrenia which began to appear [...] I was the keynote speaker this week for the newly-renamed Child and Family Guidance Center, in Connecticut, celebrating 85 years of support and guidance in the area. Speaking about the importance of early detection, and also of the lasting effect of the “right words at the right time” from providers who are aware of the [...] |
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