Molta, Victoria – 07
Subjects:
Psychiatric disability; daily life; family life; hopes and dreams; self-exploration/reflection; spiritual journey
Writing Description:
I have turned to journal writing for over 20 years as a sort of therapeutic release. Poems have been like prayers. Having lived with a psychiatric disability for as long as I’ve kept journals, I’ve recorded my life as a way to find meaning from it, coping with illness. My journals are spiritual gifts that have helped me live a life filled with gratitude, love for my husband, appreciation for the positive beauty of life, getting to know myself.
Writing Type:
JDN
Gender:
Female
Birth Year:
1961
Death Year:
Occupation and Interests:
Coordinator of “In Our Own Voice”—National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. Published writing in: Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, Schizophrenia Bulletin, Mental Health World, The Awakenings Review, Other Voices, Confluence, Open Minds Quarterly, Diarist’s Journal, Obadiah Press. Involved in mental health movement politically—marches at state capitol, radio and local television programs.
Age(s):
40s
Author Location(s):
New Haven/East Haven, Connecticut
Writing Location(s):
Dates:
2003-present
Handwritten:
Yes
Typed:
Digital:
Self-published:
Number of Pages, etc.:
2-3 notebooks of about 100 pages each
Contact Person:
Victoria Molta
Contact Person/Author Relationship:
Same
Address:
28 Soundview Ave.
East Haven, CT 06512
Phone:
Email:
vmolta[at]aol.com
Date Entered:
07/2004
Date Revised/Confirmed:
03/2007
Entry Filed under: C. Last Name:,Female,Journals, Diaries, and Notebooks,m