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
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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
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I live in a group home with roommates who I consider to be my closest friends. I attend the Montgomery Burgess Center. I have a diagnosis of intellectual disability. I can seem shy, but I have a great personality once
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I have faced many obstacles in my life. I was diagnosed with schizophrenia when I was a young girl. I have experienced many symptoms of my illness. I have overcome the challenge of graduating from high school. I also successfully
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I have faced many medical and mental health issues throughout my life. I have worked daily to overcome many obstacles and strive to maintain stability. In the future, I would like to live independently. I enjoy drawing because it helps
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I’m from Guatemala and I’m 38. I have been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. I get along with everyone and enjoy eating steak and shrimp. I enjoy exercising 40 minutes four days weekly. I like drawing after exercising and listening to
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I was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder co-occurring with substance abuse back in my early 40s. I began my mental health and substance abuse recovery in Arizona, but after moving back to Alabama, I have used Riverbend Mental Health Center as
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I have schizoaffective disorder. I’ve tried to kill myself ten times. Thank God for Riverbend. It has helped me tremendously throughout the years. If it wasn’t for Riverbend, I don’t know where I’d be right now. Riverbend has saved my
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When we work together, lovely things can happen. This art is a beautiful example of that. Four friends, Art, Robert, Xan, and Patton, share much of their days doing things they enjoy together. They live in one of The Hope
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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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