by Laurie Coldwell | Dec 12, 2022 | Blog
TRIGGER WARNING: This Blog contains raw human mental health struggles such as references to violence and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues and or suicidal thoughts, please contact 988 or Lifeline (988lifeline.org) 988...
by Laurie Coldwell | Dec 8, 2022 | Blog
Recently Kile was able to speak with Deb Wiggins about what she wants for her future. Deb shared the following: Debra Wiggins is a Self-Advocate, a member of SUFU, and lives in Presque Isle, Maine. Deb has been under guardianship since she was 18 years old and has...
by Laurie Coldwell | Nov 28, 2022 | Blog
Maryann Preble speaks about her trip to “The County” for the 2022 SUFU Conference. Maryann is a long time, proud SUFU member who lives in Augusta, Maine. Maryann is SUFU’s 2021 Paige Barton award winner while Kile Pelletier is SUFU’s 2022 Paige Barton award winner....
by Laurie Coldwell | Nov 21, 2022 | Blog
Hi Members This Month is November, and we have Thanksgiving! What are your fondest Memories of Thanksgiving as a Child? My fondest memories of Thanksgiving are being around the family and friend, watching NFL football on TV. It is not noisy on...
by Laurie Coldwell | Nov 17, 2022 | Blog
Stephanie Pelletier, a Self-Advocate, and current Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors, lives in Fort Kent, Maine explained: If I had a chance to go to Washington D.C. and talk to Democrats and Republicans, I would say that we need to eliminate the Marriage Penalty...
by Laurie Coldwell | Nov 10, 2022 | Blog
Today we welcome Rena Young to our blog. Stacy Giberson had an opportunity to sit and talk with her about what she wanted to share! Rena’s Back in Sports and Thriving at Home! I spoke with Rena, and she shared with me how happy she is that she has been able to enjoy...