Author: peggy

I currently live in a group home in Jackson and attend The Arc of Clarke County day rehabilitation program where I enjoy my very own art supplies. I am part of a new group which I am growing to enjoy.

I am Alisa and I have intellectual disabilities and I’m not able to use my voice. I am learning how to use sign language to be able to communicate with others. I like to do art work with my classmates,

Hello, my name is Drew. My diagnosis is paranoid schizophrenia and I don’t like having this illness. I have been taking my medication since 1994 and since been stable. I do like the fact I am now able to work a

I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder several years ago after suffering through a difficult divorce. It seems I have struggled through life for a while enduring the loss of loved ones and even jail time. Through all this I discovered

Hi I am Tatayana and I see death and murders and sometimes I wish I could find my dead gummy bear. It was hard to recover from their death and responsibility. I love drawing things like this, it makes me happy. Tatyana

I have schizoaffective disorder and I am 49 years old. I see and hear things. I come to Riverbend to help me cope with my illness and I also keep up with my medications so that I can remain stable.

I have been diagnosed with having schizoaffective disorder. I was hurt at a young age and I’ve dealt with a lot of forgetfulness with my illness. I have faced many obstacles in my life including dealing with shyness feeling awkward,

My name is Kimberly. I have worked very hard to be less dependent on others. I am working on feeding myself and becoming more aware of my surroundings, people and events. I take art lessons and classes in the Art

I was labeled hyperactive when I was six years of age, I was considered such until they wrote me down as bipolar at age eighteen. Now I’m considered to have a mood disorder with psychotic leanings but the attention gaps

My name is Tamesha and I have an intellectual disability and physical limitations. Sometimes I have difficulty expressing myself which makes it hard for me to get along with others. I have learned a lot about art from my teacher,