A Spiritual Journey

A Spiritual Journey

I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia. I am proud to say I am a Veteran and receive services from the VA. I am proud of myself for being able to live independently and maintain stability. I enjoy drawing because it

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Spring Bloom

Spring Bloom

I have had a mental illness my whole life. I was at Bryce Hospital for a long time, and I am at the group home right now but my goal is to move to Tennessee with my family. I love

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Eye Am

Eye Am

A 28-year-old male who has been at Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility for 1 and a half years and is working toward an imminent discharge. He writes: “I have gained keen insight into the importance of a work/life balance since

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Red Bird

Thank you for allowing me to present my artwork. I am a Peer Support Specialist at East Alabama Mental Health Center. I was caught by the opportunity to give the consumers a workshop for the first International Zoom workshop. Not

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Swirls

Art helps me cope with my problems and when I feel I am being mistreated. It is a coping skill. I have twelve art pieces copyrighted. Art helps me feel what is mine. I did art in a book for

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Puzzle Pieces

I have had many hardships since being diagnosed with a mental illness. I am now living in an independent apartment, and am stable taking the right medications and being involved in treatment. Art helps me relax and keep my mind

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Cupcake Delight

I have had a mental illness for as long as I can remember. I have had a hard time in life because of it. I go to day treatment, and I can live independently in my own apartment. I use

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