Neurodivergent artist Jowhara Luula shares her stories of navigating adversities and strengthening her spirituality. Topics include bullying, struggles with social norms, migration experiences, asserting personal decisions, finding autonomy, coping with mental health challenges, and advocating for mental health.
Johara developed her own coping mechanisms to navigate negative comments and teasing from others.
Johara's mother's ability to reframe situations helped her maintain a positive outlook.
Johara's journey to recovery included advocating for her own well-being and seeking support.
Deep dives
Johara's Childhood
Johara was a lively and vibrant child, known for her sassy and dramatic personality. She experienced some health issues, but they were not fully understood or addressed by her family. Despite her health challenges, she found joy in her family and developed her own coping mechanisms to navigate negative comments and teasing from others.
Moving to the United States
Johara's family moved to the United States, and she faced the typical challenges of bullying in school. However, she had a unique perspective and didn't fully grasp the negative intent behind the teasing. Her mother's ability to reframe situations helped Johara maintain a positive outlook.
Health Issues and Coping
Johara dealt with chronic pain and other undiagnosed health problems throughout her life. She struggled to understand the severity of her pain and often dismissed it, internalizing negative comments from others. Johara developed her own coping mechanisms, including downplaying her pain and hiding it from others.
College Years and Mental Health
In college, Johara faced discrimination and experienced a decline in her mental health. She reached a breaking point when she had an accidental overdose and realized the extent of her pain and emotional struggles. This led her to seek a diagnosis and assessment for her mental and physical health.
Seeking Autonomy and Recovery
Johara's journey to recovery included advocating for her own well-being and seeking support. She recognized the importance of taking care of herself and not relying on others to understand her experiences. Johara's strong faith and belief in God's plan for her provided her with resilience and hope for the future.
Jowhara luula, a neurodivergent artist shares her stories of navigating the adversities in her life as it strengthened her spirituality and developed her sense of self.
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