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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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I drew this picture of the cross with angel wings for everyone because it was for each and everyone that we lost and gained. Some people were brought closer to God and some repented and still have faith and believe
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My name is J.B. I have been diagnosed with manic depression. Although I believe I am perfectly normal, I have been in and out of jails and institutions since I was 16. It seems like every time I see a
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I started in this life as a child growing up in Maryland. I’m the middle of three boys. My parents came from hard-working families that pushed for education and encouraged us to do our best. I was fortunate to have
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