I owe my life to the 12 step programs. These mandalas were gifted to the recovery club where I began my journey to a new way of life without the use of recreational drugs.
My art cannot be divorced from my journey through addiction and recovery, which is one of the reasons I maintain anonymity by using the name Ari October.
I understand that AA and NA are not for everyone, but if you struggle with addiction yourself I hope you find something that does work for you so that you may lead a life free from compulsive addictive behavior!
Ari October Art 
I was wondering about the name 🙂 Why October? I happen to love October, by the way. It’s my favorite month of the year.
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October is also my favorite month! I always thought it would make a cool name, so when it came time for me to pick a “penname” I decided I would take it for myself! There’s also a song by Evanescence, a not very well known song, called October and it’s very sentimental to me 🙂
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I’m not familiar with the song. I’ll look it up! Thanks.
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