Chima apologizes to Middle Eastern Community; skips mentally ill

atorturedsoul | August 20, 2009

Chima Simone Benson has issued a formal apology to people of Middle Eastern descent, but fails to apologize for comments made regarding mental illness.

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Chima releases a statement about her eviction from Big Brother

atorturedsoul | August 16, 2009

Recently evicted Big Brother 11 houseguest, Chima Simone Benson, composed an email for Examiner reporter Tommy Sarda. The email states:

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Chima Simone Benson QUITS Big Brother 11

atorturedsoul | August 15, 2009

After Chima was nominated for eviction by Michelle, she has been threatening to walk out of the Big Brother house. Early this morning, Benson quit the game.

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All About Bipolar: CBS airs comments degrading mental illness

atorturedsoul | August 3, 2009

Are you a fan of Big Brother on CBS? Chima Simone Benson called Lydia a bipolar drama queen during the show that aired on Sunday, August 2, 2009.

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All About Bipolar demonstrates the day to day grind faced by a person dealing with bipolar disorder while providing information about this serious mental illness.


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atorturedsoul

I am a 35 year old mother of four wonderful children living in the great state of Tennessee. I have been diagnosed with Bipolar I with psychotic features and Panic Disorder with agoraphobia. All About Bipolar is intended to offer advice to others dealing with this disorder. If my experiences help one person to see that they are not alone in coping with bipolar disorder, then I have accomplished my goal.