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My name is Sterling Jacobs. I am an artist and writer.  I suffer from a severe anxiety disorder that I have lived with for a good majority of my life. Why does making such a statement about my illness relevant?

I want to take a stand against the stigma placed upon people with disabilities. The stigma I am referring to is the notion such people are limited in their capabilities.

So many people feel inadequate in public because of how others perceive the nature of their “afflictions.” They are afraid to venture out as a result.

I hope, though my actions, others might be encouraged to put themselves out there. Then they might learn they are not defined by  the nature of their illness or disability. They deserve the same level of respect and visibility as everyone else. As such, they will then know being different is a blessing, not a curse.

This is a part of my story. It is my mission. It is my passion.

Thank you

Sterling