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Art and Healing

Rosemary C. Lawyer
Essex Junction, Vermont

I no longer want to hide from this blanket of darkness called depression. I want to feel good again. I want to be able to touch it, see it and share it. Art has given me that ray of light that I was looking for. So many people suffer as I do and their creativity helps them to heal and feel whole again. During my brief stay at a psychiatric hospital, I was able to enjoy art therapy with others that were suffering just like me. I was no longer ashamed or felt alone in my struggles. We bonded and we created.   There is so much talent and awareness to be shared with others. An idea was born in my mind and I needed to share with everyone and anyone that would listen to me...an Art show covering all aspects of expression to be shared.    Wonderful and good things can come from something so dark.   My vision is so inviting for everyone to enjoy and learn.   From this also came the birth of another dream.   An art therapy support group for anyone in need of a place to connect creates and express. I am no longer ashamed. Depression has affected my entire family and expression has helped my husband and I to heal. My husband has written poetry and I enjoy photography and painting. So many more could benefit and I want to make it happen.

Rosemary C. Lawyer