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Michael Carini & Acrylic Alchemy: Behind The Pain+
by Michael Carini

Learning to use your pain as a source of healing from the inside out. This is what Acrylic Alchemy is all about. CLICK THE PHOTO to learn more.

Posted in aa, abuse, Acrylic Alchemy, addiction, anxiety, art therapy, depression, expressive arts, good vibes, healing, healing arts, health, hope, inspiration, mental health, na, pain, painter, painting, raw, real, recovery, San Diego art, San Diego artist, self love, struggle, support, trauma, wellness

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Michael's Note: The Suicide Note That Was Left...But Never Was
by Michael Carini

Several years ago, after learning my father took his life when I was less than a year old, I painted the suicide note he never left. CLICK THE PHOTO to read that note for the first time.

Posted in amazing stories, healing, healing arts, inspirational artists, inspirational stories, loss, mental health, Mental Health Awareness Month, Michael's Note, powerful stories, san diego art, san diego artist, suicide, suicide awareness, suicide prevention, suicide prevention awareness month, survivors of suicide, trauma

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10 Year Anniversary Of "The Up-Side Of Down"
by Michael Carini

CLICK THE IMAGE to see the story behind Acrylic Alchemy as today marks the 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY of the assault and battery that brought it to life-

Posted in acrylic alchemy, art therapy, empowering stories, empowerment, forgiveness, growth, healing, inspiration, inspirational, inspirational stories, inspiring artist, inspiring stories, mental health, origin story, powerful stories, recovery, san diego art, san diego artist, The Up-Side Of Down, therapy, trauma

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