Dear Dean Marilyn Flynn of USC

So . . . I was awarded a scholarship. This is my “Thank you” letter. Thank you for believing in me enough to award me this scholarship. On my first day as a student you stood up in front of the crowded Radisson ballroom and told us to “Fight On” and never give up […]

Job Fair Oct 21 in Panorama City

Section 8 list is OPEN NOW

Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles Section 8 Waiting List Lottery OPENS Oct. 16 – Oct.2017

Learning and Treating Depression

You don’t need to know why someone is depressed to help their Depression. Depression is a disorder, listed in the DSM-V depressed mood most of the day overeating or weight loss etc… CBT has been shown to work as well as Medication, first proven effective in the early 1980’s Problem Solving Therapy, Behavioral Activation & […]

Reality Check Budget

Why I Give 2 Answers to “Who’s the Daddy”

This is for my daughter. I am writing this in the computer lab at USC where I am working on my MSW. It seems fitting to be doing this here because it was at a computer in Citrus College where I wrote this same narrative for my parents. In the summer of 1993 I was […]

Got Your ACE Score?

Source: Got Your ACE Score?ake this test to measure your early childhood trauma and resiliency. Seriously – do not ever ask me for my score.

Psych Meds . . .how to navigate this conversation

Medication does not “cure” mental illness, but it can help control symptoms and is most effective when combined with therapy. Talk to your provider and come prepared with answers and ready to discuss these questions. What medications have been tried What can they afford What are you willing to take What has not worked What side […]

Find food

https://www.lafoodbank.org/find-food/pantry-locator/ this is the link to the LA Foodbank interactive map.

The Importance of Coalitions

I am at a clinic put on by SAJE https://www.facebook.com/strategicactions Check them out! Here are some things I am learning: Don’t do the work twice. Find someone who shares your interest and push policy more effectively. The policy is important. A coalition can spread the word better and faster. Get a good number of people at public […]