My parents were slightly aware of the effects that Sensory processing issues and a panic disorder could have on a young kid, however they struggled with how to comfort me in the worst of my moments. I learned as a child you could never run out of tears. They were constantly fighting against my different neurological conditions for any sense of comprehension towards me. I struggled with advocating my feelings and was put in a children's art therapy to help my parents foster understanding for me through things kids like me enjoyed such as play and art. Since around middle school, I was extremely interested in learning how different neurological conditions affect us. I wanted to have the understanding that my doctors and parents rarely had for me and many other young girls, knowing the lack of knowledge the medical industry had, especially on woman, I went to used bookstores and found books to read and explore more of the subject. My love and appreciation for art also failed to leave me as I continued to take it as seriously as possible and found myself building genuine skill that continued to motivate me. Due to my interests in using and pursuing art to understand the body and mind, I started to create projects highlighting certain disorders or simply just parts of the human body. I used art as a means of communicating something I felt I simply couldn't put into words; how it felt to live with a different mind. I painted how sensory meltdowns felt and created various pieces highlighting emotions that would otherwise be inexplicably difficult for others to truly grasp. Never imagining that I could actually make a living doing this, I discovered my small hobby is actually a field of study, Medical illustration! I plan on pursuing Medical illustration in college to help kids like me communicate emotions they were never able to actually verbalize. Furthering the knowledge of medical informatics is incredibly important so we can all foster even just a little bit more understanding for our peers and those around us, especially when it comes to confused children who feel trapped by their own minds. The more medical knowledge we have, the more doctors are aided in discovering life-saving medication or procedures. This is why my big dream is to continue pursuing medical illustration, creating a healthier, happier world with something as simple as my art.

My parents were slightly aware of the effects that Sensory processing issues and a panic disorder could have on a young kid, however they struggled with how to comfort me in the worst of my moments. I learned as a child you could never run out of tears. They were constantly fighting against my different neurological conditions for any sense of comprehension towards me. I struggled with advocating my feelings and was put in a children's art therapy to help my parents foster understanding for me through things kids like me enjoyed such as play and art. Since around middle school, I was extremely interested in learning how different neurological conditions affect us. I wanted to have the understanding that my doctors and parents rarely had for me and many other young girls, knowing the lack of knowledge the medical industry had, especially on woman, I went to used bookstores and found books to read and explore more of the subject. My love and appreciation for art also failed to leave me as I continued to take it as seriously as possible and found myself building genuine skill that continued to motivate me. Due to my interests in using and pursuing art to understand the body and mind, I started to create projects highlighting certain disorders or simply just parts of the human body. I used art as a means of communicating something I felt I simply couldn't put into words; how it felt to live with a different mind. I painted how sensory meltdowns felt and created various pieces highlighting emotions that would otherwise be inexplicably difficult for others to truly grasp. Never imagining that I could actually make a living doing this, I discovered my small hobby is actually a field of study, Medical illustration! I plan on pursuing Medical illustration in college to help kids like me communicate emotions they were never able to actually verbalize. Furthering the knowledge of medical informatics is incredibly important so we can all foster even just a little bit more understanding for our peers and those around us, especially when it comes to confused children who feel trapped by their own minds. The more medical knowledge we have, the more doctors are aided in discovering life-saving medication or procedures. This is why my big dream is to continue pursuing medical illustration, creating a healthier, happier world with something as simple as my art.

My parents were slightly aware of the effects that Sensory processing issues and a panic disorder could have on a young kid, however they struggled with how to comfort me in the worst of my moments. I learned as a child you could never run out of tears. They were constantly fighting against my different neurological conditions for any sense of comprehension towards me. I struggled with advocating my feelings and was put in a children's art therapy to help my parents foster understanding for me through things kids like me enjoyed such as play and art. Since around middle school, I was extremely interested in learning how different neurological conditions affect us. I wanted to have the understanding that my doctors and parents rarely had for me and many other young girls, knowing the lack of knowledge the medical industry had, especially on woman, I went to used bookstores and found books to read and explore more of the subject. My love and appreciation for art also failed to leave me as I continued to take it as seriously as possible and found myself building genuine skill that continued to motivate me. Due to my interests in using and pursuing art to understand the body and mind, I started to create projects highlighting certain disorders or simply just parts of the human body. I used art as a means of communicating something I felt I simply couldn't put into words; how it felt to live with a different mind. I painted how sensory meltdowns felt and created various pieces highlighting emotions that would otherwise be inexplicably difficult for others to truly grasp. Never imagining that I could actually make a living doing this, I discovered my small hobby is actually a field of study, Medical illustration! I plan on pursuing Medical illustration in college to help kids like me communicate emotions they were never able to actually verbalize. Furthering the knowledge of medical informatics is incredibly important so we can all foster even just a little bit more understanding for our peers and those around us, especially when it comes to confused children who feel trapped by their own minds. The more medical knowledge we have, the more doctors are aided in discovering life-saving medication or procedures. This is why my big dream is to continue pursuing medical illustration, creating a healthier, happier world with something as simple as my art.