My name is Ricky and my art has helped me in my recovery. It has helped me with depression and my illness, schizophrenia and bi-polar. I am able to concentrate more and become relaxed. It has made me more independent.
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I have several mood disorders, the most problematic being self-harm. Wellstone in Huntsville gave me a lot of time and they were so kind in working with me that I became interested in life again. Now I live on my
Read more53 – Pimp
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LaQuinton attends Montgomery ARC McInnis’ Adult Training Center. I am passionate about my art and I find enjoyment in expressing myself in a creative way. The piece, “The Dog”, is without a doubt my favorite work of art. I have
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My disability is bipolar disorder and arts and crafts make me feel good. I am self-taught and enjoy the process of creating art. Deborah Two Crosses $20
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For many years I lived at home with my family and then I lived for a period of time in a group home. I was diagnosed with DS at an early age, but always dreamed of living in my own
Read more24 – Different Strokes for Different Folks
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My name is Amanda and I love to express myself through my smile. I am in a wheelchair and I have very limited verbal skills, but painting has taught me how to express myself. I like to watch art classes
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I live in my own apartment and attend the Arc of Clarke County Day Rehabilitation program, where I like being out in the community, spending time with other’s and listening to music. I like painting because it relaxes me and
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My diagnosis is schizophrenia and PTSD. I was homeless for almost two years, lost my benefits, lost my check and insurance and couldn’t get my medicine. I was in and out of the hospital. I moved into a group home,
Read more54 – The Hebrew Children in the Fiery Furnace
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Sometimes it is hard for me to cope with being criticized since I have been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. I have been nonverbal when I was a little boy but I overcame this challenge. I taught myself how
Read more35 – The Reflection of Life
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My name is Lauren and I have schizophrenia. I was diagnosed with schizophrenia six years ago. One of my main obstacles with this diagnosis was hearing voices in my head. I began using art as a coping mechanism about two years
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