Whew!
Just got home from talking to a DBSA group in Princeton, NJ, and I want to thank Susan S. so very very very much for inviting me. I enjoyed meeting everyone, but I made a faux pas -- it wouldn't be me otherwise! -- because I made some kind of comment that sounded perhaps as though I was denigrating social workers. But I wasn't! I swear to god! I don't know what comes over me.
Let it be said that social workers are the true heroes of this society. They do the most important work, with the least renumeration. And the least acknowledgement.
It was my first time using Philly Car Share, and of course I got lost, and it took me a million years to get home. So I'm just taking the meds now -- several hours late. What does this mean to you? I won't be blogging till later in the afternoon tomorrow.
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THIS WOMAN IS WONDERFUL!!
Being a North Jerseyite who happened to travel down to Princeton for her speech tonight (unlike Liz meandering up from Philly), I wasn't familiar with this amazing City of Brotherly Love-based blog. And Liz tells her story in person (and empathizes with others, despite her claimed faux pas) with even more passion than she does in her brilliant writing.
I want to catch up with some more back entries, but then I hope to be an active participant on "Trouble" in the future.
Posted by: Larry Parker | June 27, 2007 12:56 AM
Thank you for speaking to DBSA in Princeton! Please take a train down to D.C. sometime and speak to DBSA-National Capital Area.
All the best,
Moira
Posted by: Moira | June 27, 2007 10:25 AM
Liz,
Thank you -for your honesty, your passion and your courage. We spoke briefly,I told you you hold a piece of my heart in Philly (hope you remember).
This is the beginning of getting help for me, it is scary and takes tremendous courage as I am finding out. But your story along with all the supportive souls there at the DBSA have given me just a bit more strength. Baby steps.
Thank you once again. I hope to continue to learn from your kindness, wisdom and honesty.
Be well~
Jerseymom
Posted by: Janice | June 28, 2007 01:06 PM
Liz, it was great to see you and the room was standing room only!
Your story touched a lot of people. Thank you.
Everyone had a great time. We are hoping for another performance next year.
Posted by: susan | June 28, 2007 02:36 PM