I am a young adult with a mental illness and I struggle with symptoms from my illness. I live with my grandmother and she takes care of me. I attend day treatment and take my medicine to be stable. I
Read more65 – Bouncing Ball
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I’ve faced many obstacles, one is which is severe clinical depression. Another is dealing with schizoaffective disorder. Prayer and my faith in Jesus have been how I’ve gotten through all of my many hospitalizations and episodes. I’ve always been interested in
Read more3 – The Beautiful Day
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I attend a training center in Millbrook, AL. My hobbies included talking on the phone, playing x-box, exploring in the woods and watching movies. I volunteer at the W.E.L.C.O.M.E Center in Millbrook, AL and I also volunteer at Prattville Health
Read more39 – Power
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My name is Willie and I drew this picture for power. I wanted to show that we have power and that we are good people. The people who helped me are good people. I have been at ADS a long
Read more30 – Untitled
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My name is Patricia and I live with my mother. I enjoy helping others, my favorite activity is attending the day program at Vivian B. Adams School. I’m diagnosed with having an intellectual disability. Because of that I push myself
Read more69 – Cute as a Button
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For most of my life I have dealt with the diagnosis of ataxia. This has affected my mobility and other physical movements. Recently, I had to have surgery on my spinal cord and it has been a long journey to
Read more42 – The Picture Boy
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My name is Chasie, the obstacles I have overcome are being angry so quickly. Art makes me feel quite and focused and helps me to think about positive things. It helps me stay focused on good things instead of negative
Read more25 – Jesus is Alive and Well
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I have worked very hard to manage my behavior and interact with my peers. One of the biggest challenges for me is learning how to control my diabetes. I enjoy learning about art from Bob Ross on television. Art has
Read more43 – Journey to Recovery
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My name is Andre and I have a mental illness diagnosis of schizophrenia. It has been hereditary throughout my family for years. Therefore, I’ve been taking day after day. I am a volunteer on the work crew at Adult Day Services
Read more102 – The World of Happiness
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My name is Diamond and I was diagnosed with ADHD, bipolar, depression, anxiety, and mood disorder. I was diagnosed at the age of 14. I have ups and downs with my life and disability. Like for example, losing family members and also
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