Creatures Fenced In

Creatures Fenced In

I have attended Vivian B. Adams School (VBAS) for many years and currently live in a group home in Troy. I enjoy the opportunities I have at VBAS, especially time with friends, the choir, and art programs. I am proud

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Dino Trees

Dino Trees

I attend Vivian B. Adams School (VBAS), where I am learning important daily life and social skills to help me live more independently. At VBAS, I am also given opportunities to express who I am. I love art. Through colors,

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Spring Day

Spring Day

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

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A lot of Eyes

A lot of Eyes

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

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My Happy Face

My Happy Face

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

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My Testimony

My Testimony

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

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Happy Go Lucky

Happy Go Lucky

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

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My Testimony

My Testimony

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

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Dark Cloud

Dark Cloud

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

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Chaos

Chaos

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

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