Author: peggy

Over the years, just the thought of my father’s choices made me feel as if I couldn’t breathe, leaving me with the sensation that I am slowly drowning. Though years have passed, and I find my days more manageable, I

I have been a member of the SOMI Club for eight years. I work hard at helping keep the SOMI Club clean at the end of each day. The members have said they appreciate my gentleness and kindness. My experience

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One of the biggest obstacles I had to overcome was not being good enough to make the track team in college. I was one of the best in track and cross country in high school. I tried out for the

I started doing art for fun. I have been doing art for some time. I have never had any formal training. When I do art It calms me down and helps me relax and not think about bad things. I

The thing that inspired me to draw is the need to have a positive mindset, which I found that by drawing time will let me breeze through hard times. My mind was so negative and empty that I couldn’t think

I have struggled with the symptoms of my illness. I was diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. I have struggled with outbursts and anger problems. I have maintained recovery and independence by attending day treatment and

I have had many problems in my life since my LSD overdose. I have had many social problems and trouble getting along with other people. I was ostracized by my community when I was a youth and still struggle with

Growing up gay and with mental illness in Alabama in the 1980s was a major challenge. I denied my mental illness for many years. I didn’t cope well and resorted to cutting and burning to relieve my emotional pain. In

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