Author: peggy

I have faced some very hard and painful things in my life. I was shot, stabbed, robbed, and raped, and it caused me a lot of suffering. These were major obstacles that were very severe, but I survived them. I

I have had a real hard time with my head because of schizophrenia. I get very anxious and scared sometimes, and it makes it hard to do things. It was a very big challenge for me to deal with my

I have had a really hard time in my life because of things going on in my head. I have schizoaffective unspecified, and it made things very difficult for me. I was addicted to drugs and alcohol, and I even

I have faced some big challenges in my life with ADHD and PTSD. It hasn’t always been easy to stay calm, especially when things felt like too much to handle. I even spent some time being incarcerated, which was a very difficult part of

I’ve had a really hard time for most of my life because of my schizophrenia. It made things so difficult that I struggled with drug addiction, and that led to me being homeless and not having a job. I even

My name is Mandy. This piece is important to me because it represents who I am and what I’ve overcome. My struggles with mental health have become easier with the help of my best friend, who is always there for

Since I was in elementary school, I dreamed of working for the biggest animation studio in America and took art classes during my middle and high school years to chase that dream. Unfortunately, my past caught up with me, and

I am a contemporary expressionist painter from Mobile. My work is meant to be both empowering and symbolic to the viewer, with my paintings paying homage to my life experiences and emotions. My distinctive personal style and use of color

I have anxiety, depression, and autism spectrum disorder. I have been working on how to deal with my depression and anxiety. One way I deal with these is through art. My art helps me express how I feel as well

As an adult living with intellectual delays, I find joy and excitement in my many activities, whether they be athletic, social, or artistic. I am a participant at Next Step Farms, where I enjoy learning new skills such as cooking,