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Leslie Miller is a
Newport-based singer/songwriter born near Boston in
Somerville, MA on May 9, 1960. She’s been living with MS
since before 1990 (finally diagnosed then). Having
first-hand knowledge of the despair that having a diagnosis
like MS can bring, she is painfully aware that anyone with a
chronic health condition can have problems with depression,
unhealthy relationships, and other addictions. Her
presentations create a safe environment for other persons
with disabilities and their family and friends to learn about the warning signs of depression, co-dependency,
and substance-misuse. Leslie is affiliated with National (Faces
& Voices of Recovery),
Regional (New
England Alliance for Addiction Recovery),
and local (RI
Cares: contact Jim Gillen at 401-521-5759
or by
e-mail)
advocacy groups who work hard to erase the stigma associated
with recovery from addiction. Their common goal is that
no one ever needs to feel ashamed to seek information and
help for any of these diseases. She has access to
professionals to present with her to answer questions and
give valuable resource information to her audiences.
*EXPERIENCE I HAVE TO OFFER YOU:
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Worked in Group Homes doing direct care of both the
developmentally-disabled and adults with various mental
health issues.
♦
Musical presentations to the elderly, developmentally
disabled, people with addictions, disabilities,
co-dependency and domestic violence issues.
♦
Successfully advocated or found resources for people who
need various health services and were unable to obtain them
on their own.
♦
Former State-appointed foster parent of teenage girl.
♦
First-hand knowledge of dealing with health issues, and the
frustration of not being heard and understood.
*I CAN
ASSIST YOU on a Volunteer Basis (if you will cover expenses
incurred)
as Follows:
♦
Going with you or your family member to doctor's visits to
make sure your questions and concerns are addressed.
♦
Finding and making appointments with appropriate doctors and
other professionals on your behalf.
♦
Musical presentations for the elderly, disabled, women's
groups, and similar audiences to motivate, educate and
entertain on the above-mentioned topics .
♦
Speaking engagements on addiction, co-dependency, depression
and coping with disabilities, from a personal point of view.
Please
feel free to call or email me for a confidential consultation:
Phone:
401-849-3164 Email:
leslie.miller@cox.net
* I am
not a licensed social worker or therapist. Any services I provide are
strictly based on the above listed experience and does not
in any way act as or replace the services of a licensed
professional.
* I am
disabled with my Multiple Sclerosis as of April 2007 and my
availability is limited. I still may be able to assist on
the phone or in person for a very short presentation. I am
more than glad to refer you to other advocates and
professionals who are more available. |
