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I attend the Azalea Training Center in Millbrook, AL, and I’ve been a loyal Cracker Barrel employee for 26 years. I help my father with Meals on Wheels and enjoy art, karaoke, and spending time with friends. I find joy

I’ve faced many obstacles in my life, enduring various types of abuse and pain. Growing up, I didn’t understand why I had mental health struggles or that I even had them. After the loss of my grandfather, who was like

My name is Harrison, and I am 6 years old. I was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at the age of 3. During my early years, I experienced some milestone regression and was nearly non-verbal at one point. However,

My name is Jercolbie, and I was born with a hole in my heart. Doctors didn’t think I would live long, but I am now 36 and have a big heart! I live with Cerebral Palsy, which affects my ability

My name is Tyrome “Tosh or Ty” Tover, and I am a contemporary expressionist painter based in Mobile, Alabama. Since the early 1990s, I’ve been deeply involved in the HIV community as an advocate and leader. I have worked with

My name is Jhmiyas, and I am an artist. I started doing art in high school, and I’ve always loved it. Art has helped me overcome my anger, especially when I feel upset. It helps me relax and express my

My name is Damion. I live with PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Normal life situations can be overwhelming for me, especially when dealing with loss or difficult emotions. For years, I struggled with feeling like I wasn’t enough, especially for my

My name is Andre, and I live with schizophrenia. I take medication for the rest of my life, but every day I work to manage my illness by staying on my medication and practicing coping skills with positive affirmations. The

My name is Kelvin, and I live with schizophrenia. I’ve overcome my anxiety and have learned to manage my wellness through my program at ADS. The staff and the art workshops at ADS have been incredibly supportive and have helped

My name is Chassie, and I live with schizoaffective disorder. In the past, I was shy, depressed, and felt disconnected from others. I often based my self-worth on how I looked. But coming to ADS and being around others has