[Lekooks] Mark Brewer was great

[Bev B.]

Thanks SO much, Mark!
Sorry I had to miss yesterday's service, although I did attend one 
that you led several years ago.
We've talked about my family and our struggles with mental illness on 
a number of occasions, and I've always appreciated your insights.
Again, thanks for sharing, thanks for advocating, and thanks for your 
work with the MHA.
Bev B.



At 03:21 PM 2/11/2019, Brewer Mark T via Lekooks wrote:
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>Erin, Gerry, Fran,
>
>Thank you so much for the kind words.  I takes a village to make 
>these things happen.  Lois did an amazing job pulling together and 
>reading all the fantastic readings. Karen Haskell, Greg Valde, Doug 
>Este and the entire choir added the amazing magical inspiring music.
>
>And all of YOU !   It is only because of all you wonderful people at 
>LCUUC (my second home since my divorce almost 10 years ago) that I 
>could feel so comfortable and non-judged that I could take off the 
>mask and reveal my own personal struggles with mental illness !
>
>Remember what each of you can do:
>
>    * Educate yourself. If you want to learn more there are lots of 
> articles online and many books.
>    * Advocate for policy change in our health care and criminal 
> justice systems to treat mental health patients more humanely and 
> effectively.
>    * BE someone's support network.  Go visit someone in a mental 
> facility, because no one does, and contrary to popular belief, it 
> is not scary or contagious !    If necessary lead an 
> intervention.  Help your friend make an appointment and take them 
> to the appointment.   If your friend is manic,  keep an eye on them 
> if their behavior starts to become too over the top or risky, ask 
> them if they are still taking their meds.  Most bipolars love being 
> manic so then they stop taking their meds which only makes things 
> worse on either end of their mood swings.
>    * All of you, feel free to stop by my place unannounced 
> anytime.  3295 Silver Lake Drive, Oconomowoc.  The  winter sunsets 
> over the lake from the man cave can be amazing.  Or on a hot 
> weekend day this summer, stop by with your swimsuit,  there is 
> always room for more on the boat !   I long for the days of my 
> childhood where friends could just stop by someone's house 
> unannounced without calling or texting ahead of time.   Especially 
> if you just need to talk !
>
>And lastly if it is you who suffers, reach out if you need help.  If 
>you don't have someone you can trust, you can call me 920-210-6003 
>anytime. I am not a medical professional, but as you heard 
>yesterday,  I have lots of experience.  I will never judge you. I 
>will help you get the help you need even if that is just someone to talk to.
>
>Fight the Stigma !
>
>Mark
>


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