I got the privilege of visiting a place called "Gathering Hope House " it is a place where mentally Ill people......like me get together play games ,do crafts,watch movies and all kinds of activities......they have a library a place for the homeless to do their laundry a computer room with computer classes and all kinds of fun activities.
It is a great place to go relax and be with people who struggle with mental illnesses such as.....Bi Polar/Manic deppression and boarderline personality disorder..
Gathering Hope House even houses some of the homeless. It has opened my eyes to the severity of mental illness and how often people judge us because they don't understand us.
My "art buddy " Brandon has a severe case of schizophrenia but is cogniscent enough to carry on full conversations.....He is one of the best artists I know and will draw whatever comes to his mind he drew me a picture of "Betty Boop" and I recently saw a picture he drew of Jesus both breath takeing.,he very rarely makes mistakes when drawing.
We have a lady that I hear sing alot and she can hit notes that I can't.......Some may think it's deppressing going their and if you let it sometimes it can be. But if you chose to see us as people and our hidden talents and listen with your heart then you become comfortable quickly..
I was a little uneasy with one lady at first ......she walks around chatting to herself with a 2 litter of pop. in her hands.
Mental illness sucks but you can learn to live with it and not let it hold you hostage....It helps if you have a personal faith in God.
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