At Park(ing) Day, I asked a simple question:
“Is art really self-care?”
That’s where I met Andrew Baird — a carpenter and infantry veteran who had been through homelessness, healing, and a rediscovery of self through writing.
What started as a chat about creativity turned into one of the most honest reflections on recovery I’ve ever heard.
Watch the full story here:
In this conversation, you’ll hear:
- How Andrew used writing and journaling as a lifeline through homelessness and recovery.
- Why sharing stress — instead of holding it in — can actually strengthen connection and mental health.
- How art can become a form of self-care, even when it doesn’t look like art at all.
If this story resonated, you might also like:
Blog: 25 Journal Prompts to Reconnect With Yourself
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Until next time, I’m Jeff Turner and remember to take care of yourself, however that looks to you.
