Wash With Tears of Art

This is PTSD awareness month and I advocate for the use of the arts in mental health care.
I am an accident survivor and I can literally say, art saved my life. For 10 years I struggled with depression, self destruction, disassociation, running away, and suicidal behavior. I tried everything but it wasn’t until I found art as my therapy that I began to heal.
Using our creative self helps us connect deep within to the voice often neglected because it cannot be expressed in traditional manners.
Look at my painting, can words or theories express what the colors, images and textures portray?
I immediately shifted towards a healthier path once I was able to be heard through creative actions and art making.
Gift yourself peace through art.
Make your pain beautiful with art!!! Art Heals!!!

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