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I was the captain of my high school football team and was on track to play football in college. After graduation, I had a rude awakening. All my friends left and went different ways. I moved into my own apartment

I have been in Bryce Hospital for a long time. I recently finally got out and I’m staying in a group home. I am trying my best to stay out of the state hospital this time. Art is therapeutic for

I have schizophrenia. I had a hard time growing up and most of the time I felt like people didn’t like me, at home and school. I always felt alone. They put me out of the house at age 15.

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I have been touched by the resilient, inspiring community of the members and others involved with the SOMI Club. I have decided to enter a drawing in solidarity with the members who have participated this year. I was first diagnosed

I had to move into a group home and couldn’t live by myself anymore. I also used to drive my truck but I can’t do that anymore because of my schizophrenia. These were my two biggest letdowns. I have gotten

I have never done art, this is my first. I tried to give It a try to see if I could. Doing art today kept me from being bored and helped me stay calm. When drawing this picture it helped

I attend the Montgomery ARC Burgess Center. I have a diagnosis of intellectual disability. I enjoy watching the TV channel Adult Swim and the show “The Rugrats.” I also enjoy painting and seeing all the pretty colors come together. The

Over the years, just the thought of my father’s choices made me feel as if I couldn’t breathe, leaving me with the sensation that I am slowly drowning. Though years have passed, and I find my days more manageable, I

I have been a member of the SOMI Club for eight years. I work hard at helping keep the SOMI Club clean at the end of each day. The members have said they appreciate my gentleness and kindness. My experience