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Today I finished my first semester of college! I sometimes feel very behind in life, especially when I find myself comparing. The thing is, we don’t need to compare our lives to others. It’s tempting, but it doesn’t help, so why do it? From a young age, this idea formed in my mind that I wasn’t good enough or smart enough. I struggled with depression severely the first year I went away for school. I ended up dropping out and surviving a suicide attempt. I’m really thankful to be in a better mindset and place in my life. I can’t change the past but I can absolutely continue creating my life worth living, which is fueled by my passion for art and writing, as well as my desire to be an art therapist one day. I have a ways to go but this is my journey and I’m no longer ashamed of it. This was my final project for my art class this semester, a collage of Andy Warhol’s iconic piece of Marilyn Monroe. It was a lot of fun to make! I will continue creating. And I will continue on with my education. I won’t give up. If you had to take time off of school or work for your mental health, it’s perfectly ok. It’s very admirable to put your health first. Keep on keeping on!

We no longer have to suffer to create art.

We have hope. 💫

I’m still learning.

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