I released my first poetry book A Little More Time in December of 2015. This was only a few months after I took the stage to share my poetry for the first time with an organization called This Is My Brave. Before this I was deathly afraid to share my work. When I was struggling with bipolar 1 and depression I felt that my books had been used against me. There were only a few times in my life that I felt comfortable enough to share my journals with anyone. Those few times ended up in break-ups and long stays in psychiatric hospitals. I guess I never realized that my perception of all that I deemed wrong in the world seemed so far fetched? I guess I never realized that my fears would turn into paranoia which was perceived by society as psychotic? I guess I should’ve known, but I didn’t. It’s all well and good that others wanted me to get help and relief of these symptoms and persistent thoughts. The problem was that after my hospitalizations I was told by many not to write. I was told that it was not healthy for me. I was told that writing was the problem. This always left me feeling riddled with guilt and shame because I was writing how I felt. So basically when I was being told not to write, I was being told not to feel. The doctors told me not to feel. The meds made me not feel. And now those closest to me were encouraging me not to feel. There was never a more empty period of my life. A Little More Time opened up the door for me to feel again. I thought that after I wrote it I would be done. I mean how many more books could I write? 1 seemed fine. This lasted about 3 weeks and then the flood came which I titled “Letters to the Universe; Letters to Myself. Envision a 4 month daydream in which you begin to make peace with the Universe and then realize that the whole time you were really just making peace with yourself. I hope you enjoy these selections. You can purchase Letters to the Universe; Letters to Myself at
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As I started putting together my poems for “A Little More Time” I wanted to make sure that I was being as authentic as I could without ending the book on a sad or hopeless note. I decided that the best way to do this was to start with only a few pieces from the years that I felt suicidal and gradually take pieces from my timeline leading up to 2013 when I first started to feel like myself again. One of the most important things that I figured out from writing the last 22 years is that I feel better when I leave off my journals with a positive message. Now, even on my worst days, even if I write 10 pages about how helpless, humiliated, and disgusted I may feel, I will make it a point to turn it around for the last few lines. When I end with pain, I felt pain. When I ended with hope, it left room for me to keep going. I felt a little more free. I felt a little more able to cope with my life and the world around me. There is a lot of truth to the saying “ We write our own story.” I think that “A Little More Time” is where I first started to realize this. You can purchase A Little More Time on Amazon at http://a.co/d/8WhArIi

This is the Introduction to Joseph S. Fusaro's first book, A Little More Time. You can purchase A Little More Time on Amazon at http://a.co/d/8WhArIi

Mother / Daughter Co-Authors Jann and Shari Simmons recently talked to Joe about the writing process of their new book, "Which Way?" Which Way? is an unforgettable story of love and transformation that will resonate with mothers, daughters, trauma survivors, and most of all anyone that feels they’ve lost hope. Tune in to be inspired. You can find out more about Shari and Jann at www.sharisimmons.com You can also listen to Shari and Jann's Podcast "Which Way" on all of your favorite podcast Apps and Platforms. You can find out more about us at www.hysteriaradio.net You can find out more about Mental Health News Radio Network at www.mhnrnetwork.com

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Maraliz Campos is a certified sound practitioner, yoga instructor, meditation facilitator, d.j., and sound designer. It wasn't that long ago that Maraliz was getting chemotherapy for 12 different auto-immune diseases. Through the pain she was able to start a new life of where mindfulness and yoga lead the way to feel a little peace and freedom from the pain.

She now offers workshops, sensory events, original recordings and teacher trainings around the United States. She guides her students through increased self awareness, yoga therapeutics, meditation, and sound vibrations using her kinesthetic instruction, all while living with chronic illness and physical disability. If you are looking into a creative and holistic wellness approach, this episode is for you. You can find out more about Maraliz at www.maralizcampos.com Or be kind on Instagram @__maraliz__ Opening Music: Nuummite by Mikronesia + Maraliz Campos. Thank you for tuning in! You can find out more about us at www.hysteriaradio.net You can find out more about Mental Health News Radio Network at www.mhnrnetwork.com Thank you for your support. We are always grateful and appreciative for you shares, and 5 star reviews.

Motesem Mansur is an author and artist that uses creativity to write stories of hope for kids living with Aspergers and Autism. Motesem faced struggles first hand as a kid and it is his mission to show this generation that there is nothing to fear, to let your passion guide you, and most importantly don’t allow others to take you off of your path. Moe gives his books to schools, hospitals, and organizations. He is one of the most talented and giving artists that I’ve ever met. Listen in and support Motesem’s work. If you only catch one episode this season, make it this one. Motesem is also looking for ways to work with organizations to get his books in the hands of of many children that may need a little light and hope. If you are an organization that wants to buy his books to gift them to someone that could use them, please reach out to us and we will connect you with Mo. Hysteria Radio is a part of the Mental Health News Radio Network. You can find out more about the MHNR Network at www.mhnrnetwork.com. You can access all past episodes of Hysteria Radio at www. hysteriaradio.net

Andrea Kartika Deierlein's middle name literally means, the one who brings the light. Little did she know as a child that that would be her passion and full time practice. Andrea is a Reiki Practitioner in White Plains, New York. She has extensive training with some of the best teachers in the world and uses her practice to help facilitate healing within her patients. When the body calms down from the sometimes constant state of flight or fight, we allow healing to begin. Andrea also hosts an array of guided meditation events in the area. To find out more about Thrive Reiki please go to her webpage www.thrivereiki.com This episode is sure to bring you some peace and ease. Enjoy! Hysteria Radio is a part of the Mental Health News Radio Network. You can find out more about the MHNR Network at www.mhnrnetwork.com. You can access all past episodes of Hysteria Radio at www. hysteriaradio.net

On an average day Nicholas Emeigh is a talented poet, writer, public speaker, NAMI advocate. But on a great day Nicholas Emeigh is NAMI Man, the superhero that crushes the stigma associated with mental health and mental illness. He spends the school year telling his story and declaring classrooms stigma-free before he leaves. Life wasn't always this fun though. Nick went through a lot of years of pain before he landed on what he calls in his This Is My Brave Elkins Park piece, "Recovery Road." Listen in to find out how he found his way. You can find out more about us at www.hysteriaradio.net You can find out more about Mental Health News Radio Network at www.mhnrnetwork.com Thank you for your support. We are always grateful and appreciative for you shares, recommends, and 5 star reviews.

Brooke Cox has spent most of her life in a state that is somewhere between being awake and being in a dream. She lives with a Neurological Condition called Narcolepsy. A few years back, after woodworking became too heavy a creative outlet she turned to sowing to try to find a peaceful way to focus on something better on those ominous, hazy, and exhausting days. What does one that lives with narcolepsy sow? Pillows of course! And it's no surprise that these are some of the most stylish and comfortable pillows on the market. Brooke is the first to admit that if there is one thing she knows, it is naps. It wasn't long after that she created The Nap Nook. Listen in to hear more about Brooke's story and her mission to help others with sleep and mental health conditions... or anyone that just loves a good nap. Hysteria Radio is a part of the Mental Health News Radio Network. You can find out more about the MHNR Network at www.mhnrnetwork.com. You can access all past episodes of Hysteria Radio at www. hysteriaradio.net

Sarah Neumann sat down with Joseph to talk about how epilepsy has affected her own and her daughter Kay's lives. They discuss what happens when physical diagnoses and psychological diagnoses intersect, "A perfect storm" as Sarah calls it. Sarah and Kay started painting in an attempt to find some much needed light and peace from their symptoms. Listen in to hear their journey and how art has brought them together. It is sure to inspire you. Also, check out Sarah's new website https://1-sarah-neumann.pixels.com

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