This charcoal drawing is a self portrait of time some time spent in remembrance of life's more unpleasant experiences. I am the mother of five children, but have lost two, one to mental illness. As I get older, I realize just how important it is to draw strength from your faith, family, and outside support. Also, learning to use healthy coping skills, for me, is essential as I get older. My art is one of those skills I have learned to use to help me with the grief of losing my boys.