Jeremiah’s world was suddenly filled with colour and possibilities when he realised his love for art, thanks to the support of our team in Coventry.
Coventry supported living manager Tracy said: “Jeremiah is 29 and lives in a flat which he shares with his housemate Matthew. He’s very sociable when he has the right support, and loves going out and enjoying different day clubs.
“One particular class Jeremiah loves is art. Art is more than just a hobby for Jeremiah, it’s therapy. Jeremiah suffers with depression and after working with him for a number of years we’ve realised art is his outlet, it is how he expresses himself.”
Jeremiah said: “I love art just because it’s fun, it’s relaxing. I like using bright colours – that makes me happy. I enjoy finding different ways of styles and to see which ones I enjoy doing.
“I joined a group called Ego which is in Coventry and that’s where I started to enjoy doing art and got into it. I enjoy meeting new people there and becoming friends with them.”
Tracy said: “If Jeremiah didn’t have any support he wouldn’t go out at all. He’d stay in his bedroom playing games on his console all day. The team have helped Jeremiah realise what he can enjoy outside of his home, and to find joy in other things. And they have done an incredible job in supporting him.
“The group has had such a huge impact for Jeremiah. He can have bouts of depression, but after the class we always see such a difference in him. He’s always keen to show off what he has created, whether it’s a canvas or a picture, he loves the achievement of what he has done.”