Seven stories, seven sketches, seven reasons to live.  My art piece is a response to the book and recent TV series “13 Reasons Why”. As an artist and youth worker, I believe it’s necessary to respond to the problem of suicide by teaching and sharing the reasons that we choose to live every day. We need to focus on reclaiming our lives instead of wanting to give up.

 My art piece is a simple message from the point of view of an artist. Find your reason, your inspiration, and your mission to live. Start with small goals and focus on the good. You have seven days in a week. Find seven reasons to live.

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