I am a consumer at ADS. I have learned to have a circle of friends in Center of Hope. Art calms my spirit and I enjoy doing art. My illness is Schizophrenia. Medication and staying compliant has helped me stay on my journey to recovery. I love expressing myself with art. I love all modes of art. The fact that I have several pieces copyrighted makes me accomplished. I have learned to control my triggers through the Center of Hope and classroom teachings. I am in the process of getting a book of short stories sent to be copyrighted. The Center for Hope is like a breath of fresh air.