Healing and Recovery Through Art

For centuries, some of the most famous artists have been victims of trauma and violence—especially childhood ones. While I am of the firm opinion that no human should ever be traumatized by another human being, there is no denying: Trauma, tragedy, sadness, and mental anguish are beautiful muses. These horrifying things have been the muse of many a famous artist throughout history.

But no one can deny the science behind how art can be the most healing hobby a person can take on when it comes to healing from their deepest, darkest secrets and fears. Whether it be painting, storytelling, poetry, reading, music, dancing, or tattooing, gardening, sculpting, carving, or whatever strikes your artistic inspiration, art is a way to express these things that have wounded and scarred us.

For me, writing was my outlet for the feelings that I choked back and suffocated on every day. Now it has become my catharsis. When I struggle to process the monsters in the dark and the whispers in my mind, weaving my fears into something tangible that I can decipher helps me bring a saving light to my healing journey.

For anyone who is lost in the dark, I know the path may seem dim. But find a hobby. One with art. And you might be able to find expressing yourself through that may be easier than talking about your pain. Mental health disorders are nothing to be ashamed of. And in a world where at least eighty percent of the population has suffered a traumatic event or person in their lives, art can save lives.

And don't forget to find your community.

Finding like-minded people with whom you can openly share your art and feelings is important. You are not alone. No matter what kind of scars you are carrying, nor how big they are. None of us are out here on our own. Those of us who are searching for healing we are legion. Some of us walk with God, some of us stumble in the dark. Some of us light the way for others after finding a path to the light.

But no one has to be alone in their struggle.

If you are looking for a community to feel safe in on your mental health or trauma healing journey, click over to Urban Ink Community. This new website and its owner, Adam Elliot, have the dream of creating a user-run community that unites through its love of art in all forms, and their trauma, and making it a safe place for artists to inspire and guide each other on their healing journeys, and showing off their greatest creations and passions.

There is a forum to help you express your feelings, or show of your writing or other various forms of art. Elliot also hosts art contests, with a formal art submission process that allows the winners to get merchandise created using the winning art pieces.

Not only creating a community that you can find people who share your passions, your pain, but also a safe community to share your healing journey and find guidance from those who may have once walked in your shoes.

By lifting each other up and loving each other - only then can the world be a wonderful place.

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