Revised Poetic Perspectives On Faith And Healing - Abdullah, Ameedah Diaab
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A collection of poetry that witnesses the life challenges that many face through the eyes of a mental health consumer. The author, Ameedah Diaab Abdullah, shares her experiences of faith and subsequent healing as she strives to fulfill the meaning of her name..."One who gives support as a persevering servant of God". She summons all believing people to help usher in an awareness of mental health challenges and to help eradicate barriers of stigma. Some of the subjects dealt with include: gratitude, self-medication, homelessness, grief, the bipolar experience, living in the past and much more.…mehr

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A collection of poetry that witnesses the life challenges that many face through the eyes of a mental health consumer. The author, Ameedah Diaab Abdullah, shares her experiences of faith and subsequent healing as she strives to fulfill the meaning of her name..."One who gives support as a persevering servant of God". She summons all believing people to help usher in an awareness of mental health challenges and to help eradicate barriers of stigma. Some of the subjects dealt with include: gratitude, self-medication, homelessness, grief, the bipolar experience, living in the past and much more. Regardless of our spiritual orientation, we must agree that faith in the Creator plays a major role in the healing process. This book is a celebration of God's grace.
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Autorenporträt
Ameedah Diaab Abdullah, formerly known as Debra Jodi Tappan (Massey), has been a mental health consumer since 1975. Originally from New Jersey, she has been residing in Atlanta, Georgia for the last 19 years. Despite her bipolar diagnosis, she received an Associate Degree in Medical Record Technology and later continued her studies in Psycho-social Rehabilitation. She is currently completing her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. As an active member of NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness, she gives "In Our Own Voice" presentations and is a candidate for certification as a Peer Specialist. A published author of another book, "Tell me about Al-Islam", a children's book of poetry about the pillars of the religion. She also co-authored an article,"The Beautiful Mind", which was featured in Azizah, an International Islamic Women's magazine. The article addresses mental illness within the Islamic community. After practicing Christianity throughout her youth, she embraced Islam in 1974. She recognized the continuity of God's message and hopes to bridge the gap between the monotheistic religious groups. As a widow and mother of four adult children with twelve grandchildren, she is prayerful that mental wellness will become a priority in the health field.