Annual 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Awareness Walk
The 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Awareness Walk was created in 2013, the year after my pilgrimage from Cheyney, PA to Boston, MA in memory of Nathaniel, a 525-mile journey by foot. Like the original, this annual walk event builds community and raises awareness, funds, and hope. This year, we want to see how many million steps we can walk for OCD awareness together.
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Walking with Love and Possibilities
In confinement no one can hear you scream. I know from experience. It’s frustrating to be required to isolate and reduce a bigger world to a restricted one, especially if you suffer from BDD/OCD. For many, being stuck in static … Continue reading
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Ninth Anniversary—Feels Like Yesterday
With the budding and greening landscape, Judy and I are strongly reminded of Nathaniel and his mid-April passing. It’s been nine years, yet it feels more recently than that. I got a strong urge to do a mini-pilgrimage, respecting all … Continue reading
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Walking in Nan’s Shoes!
My sister Louise had a shoe tag created for this year’s June 1st OCD/BDD Walk in Boston. I love the quote on the gift box, “A Journey of a thousand miles begins by putting your shoes on! Lace up!”Yup, that says it … Continue reading
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My Battle with BDD—Intrusive Thoughts by Robyn Stern
Many people are unaware of what Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is. To non-sufferers, it’s often seen as vanity. To sufferers, it’s a disabling disorder that significantly affects your quality of life. I am a therapist/social worker with Body Dysmorphic Disorder. … Continue reading
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More Gratitude & An Update!
As summer winds down, it’s time to post an update and to express our gratitude once again. First of all, thank you for your support for the June OCD Walk in Boston. Here’s the photo of 2017 Walking With Nathaniel … Continue reading