I’m really pleased with the activity and growth in this community so far, especially with the amount of unique and powerful works of art that everyone has shown here so far.

That said, Reddit’s art and recovery communities encompass millions of people and all of us here know there’s a ton of overlap between those groups.

I’ve put out notices to almost two dozen subreddits between those spheres but the more we can get the word out there, the more we can grow this community and expand the range of experiences, perspectives, and artistic expressions in that space where those two spheres meet.

I hope you all can feel that this space is truly yours. When you’re visiting other art or recovery related subreddits and see something that would fit in the vision of this space, point them in this direction and invite them in! There’s nothing else like it on Reddit and my hope is that we can build it into a robust, meaningful, and dynamic space of collective healing and collaborative growth.

But even if it never grows further, I’m damned glad you all are here on this journey with me. You cats are kicking ass!

All the medications listed are ones I’ve been on (I started with Paxil at age 8, and I’m 27 now). The pills are the side effects I’ve experienced.

Made with Adobe Express a few months ago

Paint pour done by myself; added quote “not all storms come to disrupt our lives. Some come to clear our paths.”

Paint pour done by myself

Beauty in the fog

(Insomnia)

How I think the world sees me? Or rather how I view myself?

I frequent a koi pond that helps me feel calm, relaxed, and centered. Sometimes I paint koi ponds for days and days.

My first sketch. I’m a newbie.