I remember my niece…
when she had everything under control. She had a bright future. Everything was going the way it was supposed to go. She enjoyed hanging out with friends and family. She had fun and enjoyed life. The world was there for her to grab and she should've been able to grab it. Flash forward to a now 22 year-old young woman. She is troubled—by herself and by those around her. She was suddenly hit with the delusions, paranoia, and hallucinations that are symptoms of schizophrenia. At age 15 her friends abandoned her, monsters prayed on her and took advantage; she had a baby who is now a year old and being raised by Ashley’s parents. It had become far too difficult for her parents and siblings to manage the sudden and chaotic symptoms of Ashley’s illness. Her life revolves around hospitals, doctors, and a search for the proper medication that will allow her to enjoy her life and family again. This has not happened yet….but we are hopeful. Ashley is currently living in a Transitional Housing Program, with the goal of coming home soon. In order for her to do that we need your help. We are trying to raise enough money to build a small livable "safe" space for her to call her own. A place where she can begin again.….

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Sunday, March 27, 2011

Healthy body-Healthy Mind!

Gotta get healthy! My parents and Aunt Chrissy chipped in to help me go to the gym. I walk there every day and work out as much as I can--I lift some weights and use the treadmills and ellipticals. Pretty soon I'll get into the pool!



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