Imaginary City

Imaginary City

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

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Alan Parsons Project

Alan Parsons Project

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

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Lines I Like

Lines I Like

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

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Hidden Kitten

Hidden Kitten

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

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Monarch Memory

Monarch Memory

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

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By the Shore

By the Shore

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

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Android Jellybeans

Android Jellybeans

One of the biggest obstacles I had to overcome was not being good enough to make the track team in college. I was one of the best in track and cross country in high school. I tried out for the

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Seagulls

Seagulls

I started doing art for fun. I have been doing art for some time. I have never had any formal training. When I do art It calms me down and helps me relax and not think about bad things. I

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