Here's just a little bit about myself. First of all, I honestly hate talking about me (lol) but one thing that I have learned in recovery, this time around, and yes, this time, because there have been multiple attempts to stay clean and sober, is that we MUST give it away to keep it. My name is Terrence Amar. I am 32 years old, and I reside in San Diego, CA. I have been able to call this home for a little more than a year. I came out here for treatment and after just a few months of being here I knew that I wanted to make this my home.  I am currently 19 months sober and let me tell you it has been quite the journey and of course it continues, but one thing about me is that if I get knocked down, I don't lay there too long. I am not only in my recovery, but I also struggle with mental health challenges.  And I have only learned as of late to consider them challenges versus illness or disease. I am bipolar. Though a lot of tough things come with bipolar, I sometimes like to joke that "we love being manic, because I can get a lot done with no sleep." However, that being said even those things are a work in progress. I am also part of the LGBTQ Community, and I identify as a transgender man. If we are friends, you know that I just love being Terrence, but I am proud to be out because for years I allowed fear of what others thought to keep that part of my closed. Being a part of AA, has allowed to make peace with God and because of it I found a church home that I enjoy attending. I get a lot of peace from reading my scriptures and I know that today I have a loving Father in heaven that cares for me and knows my every struggle. (Haha, ok for someone who said that they hate talking about themselves, I have said a lot!)

My hope here is to provide some of my own thoughts and views of recovery, mental health and being part of the LGBTQ Community within my Blog and also to create custom canvas pieces with Recovery and God in mind. Though each piece is custom and handmade I am going to do my best to keep pricing low, I know it's hard out there for a P.I.M.P. (lol)

P.S. I do also have an option where you will be able to email me @ info@recoverymotivationmatters.com to get in touch, so if you yourself are struggling with any of the aspects I discussed, be it mental health, recovery from all mind-altering substances or the LGBTQ Community feel free to reach out. This life is tough enough as it is, no one should have to struggle alone.