tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012499708688254847.post7241418098598585813..comments2024-02-19T21:16:14.878-08:00Comments on Prozac Monologues: NAMI Convention and the Persistence of DNAWilla Goodfellowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05816752444634576606noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012499708688254847.post-70817954461973454772011-11-18T23:29:36.571-08:002011-11-18T23:29:36.571-08:00Hey, Willa. Better late in commenting than never. ...Hey, Willa. Better late in commenting than never. My feelings on the conference were the same as yours. We consumers were definitely at the kiddie's table. And the lack of recovery focus was appalling. I for one resent people in the guise of helpers lecturing how we lack insight. I did discuss this with a NAMI board member, who is in full agreement and is working to change things.<br /><br />Meanwhile, my local NAMI in San Diego is enlightened, which is why I'm proud to be serving on their board. And we have a bunch of consumers in important staff positions.<br /><br />And I know you work hard for your local NAMI. But yes, it was a culture shock for me at the national convention. But - to be charitable - NAMI is undergoing a transition. The culture is changing, but change does take time.John McManamyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11857174305041382349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012499708688254847.post-82758382168698951092011-08-07T01:17:42.701-07:002011-08-07T01:17:42.701-07:00Thank you.Thank you.JeremiahInIowahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02601818071256036567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012499708688254847.post-20452107340076096522011-08-06T23:44:26.992-07:002011-08-06T23:44:26.992-07:00I have no experience with NAMI in particular, but ...I have no experience with NAMI in particular, but I agree with your insight regarding organizational culture. I've been involved with plenty of orgs that continue to replicate their "founding DNA" without realizing it, and then wonder why they can't adapt to changing circumstances.Addy Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14015984115893693050noreply@blogger.com