Jeannie Delahunt
Welcome!
My Prelude
I have many passions--problem, not enough time to indulge in all of them.
Because I am mainly interested in people, the subjects that I write for center around people, their issues, past and present as well as correlating information.
For almost 30 years I was a substance abuse counselor. I am retired from that profession now. However, some of the issues that were related to substance abuse were eating disorders and abuse issues (domestic and sexual violence). What especially disturbed me during that time of my life, were full-blown eating disorders of adolescent girls and boys. Can't begin to describe how many very ill young people came into treatment--ravaged by not only substance abuse but by eating disorders as well. Some, were able to successfully engage in recovery, some, did not.
There is no such status as recovered. There is always the chance of relapse, therefore, perpetually in a state of recovery for those actively pursuing it.
AIso, I am an avid fan of American History, particularly New England Colonial American History (grew up in Massachusetts). I believe the roots of that love stemmed from study sessions with my dad. He loved a good story, and American History provided fodder for the imagination to roam and create.
In retrospect, never underestimate parental influence. To be fair to my mother, she, too, loved a good story, but, she was short on patience. My questions would get the best of her!
I hope, my articles inform and inspire. My major focus will be women, past and present. Doesn't matter what era women live in, they are still downtrodden, though rising, displaying their brilliance like shooting stars.
Regarding U.S. History, the colonial woman's world was primarily the home and birthing/raising of children--lots of them! Yet, circumstances in the colonies forced women out of the home for survival of the family unit, like Deborah Read Franklin and Deborah Sampson. In regards to Eliza Pinckney, how many 16 year-old teenagers today would be able to manage three plantations?
Though I honor the men in the history of the U.S., without their women, I honestly believe, realistically, this country would not have had the strength to leave the English womb.
The women took on all the jobs of the home front at times, allowing their men to fight in the political arena. Without the women, the men would've had their political focus diverted, and their strength to fight minimized.
Also, I hope to show that the founding parents of this nation felt and acted their beliefs and ideals, passionately! They were not lukewarm about anything. They lived and died what they believed, and therein, I believe, lies the soul and spirit of America.
Please visit my history blog at: today.com. I am scrutinizing the Salem With Hysteria of the 1690s and would love to hear from you! I've just begun this blog - am learning how to navigate the system.
My Background
I wrote as a correspondent for the Journal Tribune, York County newspaper in southern Maine and Seacoast Newspaper Magazine in Massachusetts, and recently published an article in Employment Times (Maine);
I am a graduate of the University of Southern Maine, Bachelors in Sociology, minor in Criminology (member of the Sociology Honors Society);
Also, I hold a Paralegal Certificate from Andover College, Portland, Maine (high honors); and
Participated in several music courses from Berklee College of Music, Boston, Massachusetts (Music Education and Composition).
I am a Social Security disablity representative and legal researcher.
Finally, I love animals, domesticated and wild.
More to come...
Latest Articles
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Sarah Maria's Journey to Recovery
From anorexia to bulimia, becoming fat was the absolute worst possible fate. Sarah Maria almost chose suicide as a way out. Her journey continues.
Dec 19, 2009
- Jeannie Delahunt
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St. Luke, Christmas Historian and Gospel Writer
St. Luke was fortunate to have lived and composed during the time when eyewitness testimony to the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ was available.
Dec 9, 2009
- Jeannie Delahunt
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Sarah Maria, Love Your Body, Love Your Life
There is a way out of the internal dilemma and pain created by feeding a negative body obsession. Author Sarah Maria shares some of her wisdom. There is hope.
Dec 8, 2009
- Jeannie Delahunt
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Shifting the Focus - Finding Purpose in Living
Obsessions can lead to unhealthy behaviors, especially where food or the lack of it is concerned. Instead, turn the "drive" from an obsession into a worthy pursuit.
Nov 16, 2009
- Jeannie Delahunt
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Binge Eating Disorder and Digestive Surgery
To relieve her pain of being overweight, Robin Moore sought relief with gastric bypass surgery. Though she lost 90 pounds, it wasn't long before the weight increased.
Nov 8, 2009
- Jeannie Delahunt
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Robin Moore Discusses Her Binge Eating Disorder
No one plans to develop an eating disorder. Robin Moore shares facts and insights from her life about her struggles with poor body image/low self-esteem and binge eating.
Nov 3, 2009
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Negative Messages and Body Image
Ruminating over body image and negative beliefs about one's size may be the mark of a growing unhealthy obsession, influencing the development of an eating disorder.
Oct 24, 2009
- Jeannie Delahunt
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Interview With Shannon Cutts, CD Producer
You Are Not Alone, companion CD to the book by the same name (author, Andrea Roe), was produced by Shannon Cutts, songwriter, singer and disordered eating recoverer.
Oct 15, 2009
- Jeannie Delahunt
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You Are Not Alone (I and II) Book Reviews
Disordered eating is a journey into isolation, shame, fear, discouragement and a host of other negative spheres. However, there is hope, freedom and joy are possible.
Oct 5, 2009
- Jeannie Delahunt
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Jazz, Syncopation and Improvisation
Since its creation by African-Americans with outside influences, jazz continues to evolve. Here are some basic facts and brief history.
Sep 24, 2009
- Jeannie Delahunt
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