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I was diagnosed with schizophrenia at about 20 years old, so I’ve dealt with it my whole life. I have been in the hospital too many times to count. I am now in a group home and still have trouble

I have faced racial discrimination. I have a Traumatic Brain Injury from a boating accident when I was little. I also suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. I have overcome eating disorders and body dysphoria. I believe being an artist runs

I have been an artist most of my life. As early as I can remember, I practiced until I could draw anything. My struggles in my life have been surviving from abuse and living with schizophrenia and depression. The drawing

I have faced many obstacles in my life. I know my mental illness is bipolar disorder now. I have had to face a lot of challenges because of my mental illness. My recovery plan Is to continue to go to

From an early age, I knew I was different. I didn’t know how or why I was different; I just knew I was. Not only did I discover that I was mentally ill, but also that I am gay. Growing

I struggle with bipolar depression. I’m writing this to tell you about how my artwork has helped me overcome my diagnosis. To start off I began drawing when I was 2 years old. Amazing right? It took me a lot

The reason I enjoy drawing artwork is that it makes a difference to me. I feel I can explore through my mind, it releases stress, and removes all the negative thinking from my mind. Most of all, it makes me

I have bipolar disorder. Right now, I am stable, and my life stays the same from day to day. It seems like sometimes when I am doing well, people find faults in me. I live in a group home but

The first obstacle in my life was being hit by a car at the age of 13. I also faced the many obstacles associated with my illness. I have struggled with symptoms since being diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. I have

Why I like to do art is because all the drawings and paintings that I do come to life. Whether it’s a cross painting or a picture of a person in color, it comes to life like in the real