logolong

Simple

My Photo
100%
Simple
Location
USA
Wayne Co Michigan
About Me
46 - 59
Male
Gerstmann Syndrome, Balance issues, Nero problems, health issues, coordination issues, depression and memory issues.
Learning Disabled
meeting new friends
I am a Certified Peer Support Specialist.
I am also a Certified Peer Counselor and Certified Peer Recovery Specialist.
I have a learning disability.
I do not drive.
I have a Math Disability.
I am also a Certified Mental Health Peer Specialist.
I do not work.
I am on disability.
When I was a teenager, I suffered from depression.
I got help with.
I learned coping skills.
I learned how to communicate my feelings.
I use to hold things in, which I latter found out was not healthy or wise.
I also learned it is ok not to be ok, and it is ok to ask for help.
I would love to help others on here, and meet some new online friends, only.
I am from The United States.
I also come from a leadership background in Peer Support as well.
I am also trained as an Emotional Care Provider.
I was trained online through Vibrant.
In 2019, I was trained as an active listener through 7cups.
While at 7cups, I was trained in the following leadership rolls:
Peer Support: In this roll I was trained to support my fellow listeners after a hard chat.
I had other leadership rolls there as well.
I retired from 7cups back in Dec of 2024.
In Jan of 2025 I became a Mental Health Peer Ambassador at NoStigmas.
I was there for 6 months.
I was trained as a Peer/Mental Health Specialist/Advocate. Certified as well.
I go back for more peer training, when time allows me to.
Support those with disabilities, including those with learning disabilities.
I love to learn new things.
I love to laugh and make people laugh as well.
Laughter is the best medication there is.
Making peoples day.
I love other things as well.
Too many to name.
Getting used to growing old.
Too many to list.
Too many to name.
I no longer own a TV. I have a DVD player, however. Too many to list.
Psychology.
Too many to name.
United States of America/Michigan,USA
My Penpal
My name is Gerald.
I am a certified peer support specialist and certified peer counselor.
I am looking to meet new friends on Able Here.
I am also here to support as well.
I have a learning disability.
I do not drive.
I have many years of offering support to the disability community.

 

 

 

Copyright © 2025 Able Here