My name is Beverly Corder, and I am a wife, artist, and mother of a person with mental health struggles. I live in the Augusta, GA area. I have a bachelor and master’s degree in Recreational Therapy, but currently work for our family engineering business. My experiences include gerontology, special education, and dozens of distinct types of art! I LOVE to tat (also known as lace making). You can learn more about it at ABitofThisandTat.com.

However, I also have personal experience with mental health challenges. In the last few years, I walked through a mental health crisis with my child. Severe anxiety and panic attacks were frequent, and our entire family had to learn what living with these challenges meant for us. Throughout this, I learned that God really does want the best for us.

I believe that art is not a waste of time or luxury but can be a vital part of good mental hygiene. I hope you will see how choosing to spend a few minutes creating can give you a new view of your day.