Michael Kimber’s visual poem tells the story of his battle with anxiety. Diagnosed at 25, Kimber explains how counseling and the support from his loved…
After dropping off a colleague on September 14, 2013, Jonathan Ferrell began his journey home. That night, the North Carolina highway proved more treacherous than…
Some people find the sound of nails on a chalkboard or the rumbling of a snoring spouse irritating, but what if the sound of someone…
Katje Kaase’s poem “Autistic Wonder” describes the unique worldview of a person with autism. The author’s imagery helps the audience develop a picture of how…
The release of a sex offender back into a community can be a deeply unnerving experience. Many of us are fearful for our comfort and…
Neil Hilborn struggled with OCD for years. Now, he has decided to speak out about the disorder through poetry. He performed during the Individual Finals…
“I Am” was written by John Clare in 1844 while he was at the Northampton General Lunatic Asylum. Clare suffered from numerous psychological conditions, which…
“We are seeing far too many young offenders entering the adult system who should be dealt with in the juvenile system,” says public defender, Gordon…
When Jennifer Sky launched her career at age fourteen, she imagined a glamorous lifestyle, fame, and designer clothes. Flash forward to seventeen: Her experiences turned…