Author: peggy

I am a young adult on the autism spectrum. I attend Vivian B. Adams School (VBAS), where I have been given opportunities to learn independent living skills and to share my creative talents. I not only enjoy art, but I

My name is Clint, and I have autism. I have struggled for a long time because I do not like having autism. Sometimes people overlook me or let me do whatever because they think I’m special and can’t be like

Living with bipolar disorder has brought challenges, including managing daily life while taking multiple medications. I also faced a very difficult time when my daddy passed away, and I spent a few days in a brief intensive care unit. These

I have faced several significant obstacles throughout my life, including struggles with substance use, negative influences from unhealthy associations, and have even been robbed. I was diagnosed with schizophrenia at 19 years old, and now at age 40, I have

I have faced several obstacles throughout my life, including being diagnosed with OCD, which has significantly impacted my experiences in school, work, and everyday life due to ongoing anxiety. I also have struggled with addiction and substance use, creating additional

I have faced challenges including schizophrenia, schizoaffective depression, general depression, and difficulties with money management. Through recovery, I have achieved 10 years of sobriety and am now living a new and fulfilling life with greater independence and stability. I am

I have faced challenges related to ADHD and bipolar disorder, which require me to take medication all throughout the day to support my mental health. I have also experienced the loss of close family members and have struggled with not

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