This piece changed a lot about me. It was the summer of 2024. I had been dealing with abuse from my mom, and she sent me to Children’s of Alabama’s Psychiatric Unit. She left me there all summer. The staff were able to get in contact with my dad, and that’s where the repeated cycle began.
I had gone into four different psychiatric units before I finally made it to UAB. I was having a horrible day and trying to explain to staff what was going on. I thought I would never stop going into hospital after hospital, but then it was time for group. The group provided was an art group. The staff tried their hardest to get me to attend group, so I went, and it was awesome! I got the chance to talk about how I felt and what I was dealing with.
The painting we created was something I really enjoyed talking about. The piece was created in a time of misery, and I realized that through art I found a “love.” In this Ocean of Love called art, I can express myself and my feelings, and that has ultimately changed my perspective!
Sarah
The Ocean of Love
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