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Guest Post: Jon McGovern – New Year’s Eve
Hi Everyone, Jon here. Last Month was December and on the 31st it was New Year’s Eve. I want to know what your Resolution is, or you did you do anything New Year’s Eve. My resolution is to lose weight. Did you go to New York in Time’s Square, stay home to watch the...
Guest Post: Bobby Little on working in the community.
Bobby Little is a self-advocate, a SUFU Member and live in Presque Isle, Maine. He and Kile recently spoke about his working in the community: Bobby recently told us about getting a job for the Salvation Army. Bobby said this is a flexible position and has worked a...
Guest Post: Reegan Boynton on getting her State of Maine Hunting License
Reegan is a Self-Advocate, a SUFU board member, and lives in Millinocket, Maine. Reegan speaks about getting her State of Maine Hunting License: I wanted to get my hunting license because I wanted to have something to do with my aunt. It’s something that we can do...
Self-Advocates Chasing their Dreams: Conference Video
At the 2022 SUFU Conference self-advocates are given the opportunity to participate in a variety of workshops. One of them was was titled "Chasing Your Dreams". Self-Advocates were given the opportunity to share what they are passionate about and their dreams for the...
Guest Post: Georgia West – A proud self-advocate
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...
Guest Post: Deb Wiggins – Taking a Step
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...
Guest Post: Maryann Preble and the 2022 SUFU Conference
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....
Guest Post: Jon McGovern – Thanksgiving Memories
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...
Guest Post – Stephanie Pelletier – Keep Pushing Forward
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...
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