Alan Doyle and Cyrus Napolitano

Recorded September 29, 2016 42:01 minutes
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Description

Cyrus (55) talks to Alan (73) about traveling to Australia on behalf of Fountain House, a community organization dedicated to people with mental illness. Cyrus, who's a member, talks about the stigma of having bipolar disorder.

Subject Log / Time Code

Cyrus and Alan talk about going to Australia on behalf of Fountain House. Cyrus was going to represent Fountain House.
Cyrus having bipolar disorder tends to withdraw. Alan did not want to leave Cyrus there in that state.
Alan talks about walking with Cyrus to reshape the presentation he was to give.
Cyrus talks about how he was suicidal and sick when he came to Fountain House.
Cyrus talks about the realization of not defining himself by his illness.
Cyrus talks about how he appreciates Alan's persistence--he's always knocking on his door and looking out for people.

Participants

  • Alan Doyle
  • Cyrus Napolitano

Recording Locations

Fountain House

Venue / Recording Kit

Partnership Type

Outreach