Our story lives on
We can help to raise awareness just by sharing our stories. Mental health needs to be talked about in a caring way so people feel safe finding ways to heal. Addiction is a scary topic but one that needs to be talked about with compassion and empathy so people can find a way to heal and they don't have to carry around guilt and shame when they have healed. I am a Mom who lost her son. I understand the pain that these two diseases cause the person struggling and the people that love them. I have had anxiety all my life and now I understand deep grief. My son's story is my story and i will carry it with me with love and understanding and i will share it in hopes that it may someone someday.
My Story
Art heals. It gives the person who is creating, a voice and a place to process, play, discover.... Art heals. When a person looks at art and connects with it, humanity connects. Art is a great storyteller. It has guided us through history and it gives us a voice when the world goes through chaos. It highlights important events in life and it serves as a human connection through time. Art is helping me heal. It has helped me get through some very difficult times. Creating art has helped me to process heavy emotions and it has given me a voice and a safe place to just be. I am finding my way through this life and creating art is leading me to my purpose. To be able to create and share with the world while telling our story. To somehow believe my art can help me to find a way to rasise awareness and help someone in need warms my heart. Being an artist has been a lifelong dream andn it took my awhile but i got here. Never give up on your dreams. One day, one step, at a time will get you there.