Mary

Hello! My name is Mary.

Artitude emerged from the depths of despair when I found myself submerged in depression, grappling with the weight of lifelong trauma and PTSD.

During those dark moments, I unearthed the transformative power of creativity through art.

Writing became my lifeline, a guiding light that illuminated the possibility of a brighter future as I poured myself onto the empty pages. With each stroke of the pen, I learned to release bottled emotions, transcribe traumatic events, and process my life story in the present tense, mindfully crafting rhyming closing statements to my triggering past with self-compassion and strength toward healing and resilience.

This experience inspired the creation of Artitude: a nurturing space where art fuels healing and growth for those facing trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, mental distress, identity crisis, and cognitive decline.

My mission is to inspire and uplift each individual willing to explore art’s therapeutic healing potential.