I was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder in 2003 and have been attending Riverbend ever since. I have learned coping skills, the Read more
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I have obsessive compulsive disorder. My obsession and rituals have made it very difficult to live a normal life. I have Read more
My name is Jimmy and I attend Adams School. I have an intellectual disability and one of my biggest challenges Read more
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I live in my own apartment and attend the Arc of Clarke County Day Rehabilitation program, where I like being Read more
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My name is Tamesha and I have an intellectual disability and physical limitations. Sometimes I have difficulty expressing myself which Read more
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I am Jonathan and I attend Vivian B. Adams School. I have an intellectual disability. I live with friends in Read more
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Since grade school I have wrestled with various learning disabilities that seemed to change my teacher's perspectives of how I Read more
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Hello, my name is Drew. My diagnosis is paranoid schizophrenia and I don't like having this illness. I have been Read more
I have several mood disorders, the most problematic being self-harm. Wellstone in Huntsville gave me a lot of time and Read more
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My name is Tamara, and I’m 47 years old, I attend Azalea Training Center in Millbrook, AL. My hobbies are Read more
My name is Chasie, the obstacles I have overcome are being angry so quickly. Art makes me feel quite and Read more
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My name is William. I won an art contest in third grade but didn't receive it until the fourth grade. Read more
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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 Read more
I was diagnosed with bipolar and schizoaffective disorder about 22 years ago. I lost my wife to bipolar disorder several Read more
I have schizophrenia and it was a challenge for me to get well again. I really wanted to get over Read more
I have been diagnosed with having schizoaffective disorder. I was hurt at a young age and I’ve dealt with a Read more
My name is Amanda and I love to express myself through my smile. I am in a wheelchair and I Read more
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I have lost a lot in my life because of my bipolar disorder. I have been in and out of Read more
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I was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder (schizophrenia with mood swings) in 2007. When things are not going well I hear Read more
I currently live with my sister in our own home where we are supported by TACC staff and advocates. I Read more
Throughout my life, I have been dealing with symptoms relating to my mental illness. Going undiagnosed for than half my life. Read more
My name is Kathy and I’ve gotten better with the abuse of my Dad killing my mother who was four months Read more
I am a young adult with a mental illness and I struggle with symptoms from my illness. I live with Read more
I attend a training center in Millbrook, AL. My hobbies included talking on the phone, playing x-box, exploring in the Read more
My name is Debbie, I’m 46 years old and I attend Azalea Training Center in Millbrook, AL. My hobbies included Read more
I live at a group home and attend The Arc of Clarke County day rehabilitation program where I enjoy painting, Read more
I was diagnosed with autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. I have struggled with outbursts and anger problems. I have maintained Read more
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For many years I lived at home with my family and then I lived for a period of time in Read more
I have faced many obstacles in life related to my mental illness. Since I was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, I Read more
My name is Shenise and I participate at the Center of Hope. My picture reminds me of being outside in Read more
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I am Andrew and I have intellectual disabilities and I often have difficulty communicating with others. I sometimes face challenges Read more
I’m Shelby, I’m 23 years old and I attend Azalea Training Center in Mill brook, AL. My hobbies included dream Read more
I have bipolar disorder and I hear voices that get worse when I am alone. When I get depressed I Read more
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My name is Ricky and my art has helped me in my recovery. It has helped me with depression and Read more
I have schizoaffective disorder and I am 49 years old. I see and hear things. I come to Riverbend to Read more
My name is Janie and I am a self-taught artist. If I see a picture in a book or magazine Read more
I was diagnosed with schizophrenia when I was 19 and I have struggled daily, in every area of my life. Read more
My name is Emmett. I am in the school-age program at Vivian B. Adams School. I have autism, but I Read more
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I’ve been painting for nine years, and I use acrylic paint to express and cope with my bipolar depression. My Read more
My name is Amber. I attend Vivian B. Adams School. I am quiet and reserved and enjoy the friends I Read more
For most of my life I have dealt with the diagnosis of ataxia. This has affected my mobility and other Read more
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My name is Deatrice. I have been participating in the 1920 Club Art Program for ten years. Doing art helps Read more
I have been diagnosed with having acute depression, 23 years ago my mother and father died which lead to me having Read more