Happy Father’s Day, Pops!
Dear Dad, I’m writing this brief letter to you because I know how important time has always been to you. I’m aware that you taught yourself to read and write, …
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Stories Of Hope
Welcome to Stories of Hope, a virtual place where you’ll find stories of hope and recovery written by Pittsburgh Mercy colleagues, persons and families we serve, and invited guests. It’s also a place where you can learn more about how Pittsburgh Mercy is innovating, creating best practices, and redefining person-centered care. It’s our hope that these stories will help to educate, inform, and inspire you to live well in the community.
Life before, during, and after trauma
Lately, we’ve heard the words “trauma,” “victim,” and “survivor.” The phrases “person who has or has been diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)” and “the need to become more trauma-informed” …
Read MoreBreaking the stigma of mental illness
When people question me about the individuals I work with at Pittsburgh Mercy, those who are uneducated or misinformed often ask me if I’m afraid to go to work. I …
Read MoreMake life better for someone coming behind
I’m a lifelong Pittsburgh Pirates fan. My #1 life hero is Pirate #21 Roberto Clemente. Roberto died in a plane crash on New Year’s Eve in 1972. He was taking …
Read MoreDance, dance, dance
The Dancing Classrooms Pittsburgh “Colors of the Rainbow” Spring 2018 Semester Final Team Match took place May 16 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum in Oakland. Students from …
Read MoreThe true meaning of Memorial Day
The last Monday in May every year is a special day for most Americans, filled with barbecues, parties, and spirit-revitalizing rest and relaxation. As most know, though, the United States …
Read More“N” is for “Never, never, never give up!”
Stephen Knorr receives residential and day supports at a Pittsburgh Mercy Community Living Arrangement (CLA) and Baldwin Day Program. Diagnosed with several complex medical conditions, Stephen was hospitalized more than …
Read MoreSwinging into spring
I went into Dancing Classrooms Pittsburgh thinking that I was going to make an impact and change the students’ lives. Little did I know that they would change mine, too. As …
Read MoreBellwood TAP resident shows her mettle while pursuing welding degree
Though she’d given it some thought, Dallas Thibodeaux didn’t bite at the idea of studying computer technology because she didn’t want to pursue a four-year degree. Yet, she wanted an …
Read MoreA Pittsburgh Mercy colleague’s reflections on #MarchForOurLives
Beside family and friends, I participated in the #MarchForOurLives protest on Saturday, March 24, 2018. This is why. On March 14, my daughter, Zena, 13, upset by the recent murders …
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