Why I Posh: Art Therapy & Care for My Brother #autism #specialneeds

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My little brother Denny has Down Syndrome & autism & I found an art therapist to work with him privately in 2014. Art therapy helps improve abstract thinking, sensory regulation, & self-expression among other things. Denny is non-verbal and uses sign language minimally so art has been a wonderful outlet for him. My Poshmark account helps fund his classes as well as some of his medical needs and care. Sometimes I will have rare & discontinued items. Prices reflect rarity. With that being said, I do consider all offers on my items. Thank you all for your support as every bit helps!

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lapienke21 @tnt2 how very kind of you! May peace & happiness be with you always. ❤️❤️

Feb 15Reply

ericajoy_ Does he sell his paintings? Or it is just for fun?

Apr 17Reply

lapienke21 @ericajoy_ his art therapist is trying to work on doing some calendars...right now it's solely for therapeutic reasons...😍

Apr 17Reply

lapienke21 @bloois22 you're so sweet! Thanks so much! He is an amazing little dude & he loves sports! Steelers, Braves, Boston Celtics, he loves all of them! 🏈⚾️🏀

May 18Reply

lenoir3 @lapienke21 LOVE THIS!!! 😘😘😘

May 18Reply

lapienke21 @lenoir3 thanks so much! You're so kind! He really has improved so much not only with his art but also everyday life skills...some people don't believe in "art therapy" but It's been a lifesaver for him.

May 18Reply

lenoir3 @lapienke21 I believe in ANYTHING that helps! Clearly he loves to do this. He looks happy & his art looks pretty amazing! You should set him up & help him sell some of his work on here :) (of course if he is ok with it)

May 18Reply

lapienke21 @lenoir3 that's a great idea! We have an art show scheduled for him here in Charleston, SC in August. His therapist, Sansu, wants to make some prints that he can start selling as part of his own business. Hopefully it will take off for him...he has a shopping addiction just like his big sis & would love some more new stuff 😂😂

May 18Reply

rubyrarityb You should sell his art! It is beautiful just like your heart. :)

May 18Reply

lenoir3 @lapienke21 I bet he would love it! And you wouldn't believe the sales he could make! His art looks amazing! HE looks amazing!!!

May 18Reply

lapienke21 @ruby_rebecca_t thanks so much for your kindness! You're so sweet! 😍😍

May 18Reply

lapienke21 @lenoir3 definitely a great idea...not sure if Poshmark would be open to art sales on here but it's definitely something to think about 😍 thank you so much for your encouragement & support! ❤️

May 18Reply

sharoncp212 Love it! He's good! Im an artist and i know art is such a great thing for many reasons depending on the person...you should start a website linked from your poshmark closet to sell his work!

May 18Reply

lapienke21 @sharoncp212 that means so much especially coming from an artist like yourself! Thanks so much! We are going to spend some time in the next few weeks figuring out a game plan for him! ❤️❤️

May 18Reply

sharoncp212 Ok tag me when you have a website please!

May 18Reply

lapienke21 @sharoncp212 i most definitely will! You're awesome! Thanks so much 💐❤️

May 18Reply

habitdiscount @lapienke21 You are both beautiful and so lucky to have each other 💕 I'm excited and looking forward in seeing your brother's work up for sale!! Tag me when his lovely work is available to the public. Much luck, happiness & prosperity to both of you🌺

May 18Reply

lapienke21 @michimichi123 thank you so much for your kindness! You are so awesome! I will definitely keep all of you lovely ladies up to date! 💞💐❤️ Happy Poshing & I wish you all the best today & always!

May 19Reply

janimack7 You are a beautiful lady...you are both lucky to have each other! Art therapy is incredible...it works with things inside our heart and head we don't even have language for! Love and light to both of you!💗✨💐

May 25Reply

lapienke21 @janimack7 thanks so much for your kind & beautiful words! I truly wish you the very best & may blessings & love surround you always! ❤️💐🌷💞 thank you SO much!

May 25Reply

janimack7 Thank you for YOUR kind words! And all your sharings! Hope you have an incredible week! Sending love 💗 and light ✨ to you a your dear brother!

May 25Reply

lapienke21 @janimack7 thank you, gorgeous! Be safe out there! 💞💐🌷🌸❤️

May 25Reply

lapienke21 @theklassykloset thank you so much! What a sweet soul you are! I love your closet & I wish you a ton of success! 💜💙🌺💐

Sep 11Reply

cmzerr @lapienke21 thanks for all the shares! This is a really sweet story. Best of luck! 💗

Dec 01Reply

lapienke21 @cmzerr thanks so much! You're sweet! Thankfully my little brother doesn't want for much, he has everything he could ever need. Stay blessed & I love your closet by the way! 💐😊

Dec 01Reply

franny_pack18 @lapienke21 bless your heart. You're a wonderful person n sister and you and your brother are lucky to have each other. 😘😘 happy poshing love

Dec 28Reply

lapienke21 @franny_pack18 thanks so much hun! You're so sweet! Best of luck with your sales...cute closet! I'm happy to share to try & get you some extra exposure! Many blessings to you! 😘💐

Dec 28Reply

franny_pack18 @lapienke21 thanks so much for the shares! I have such a soft spot for children and those with disabilities. My boyfriends nephew is autistic and therapy is extremely expensive so what you're doing for him is very altruistic and heartwarming. ☺️

Dec 28Reply

lapienke21 @franny_pack18 his therapist is amazing! She is a behavior therapist assistant at one of the elementary schools in our area and understands autism & special needs...on top of that, she's an artist...it's a win win! I sure hope your boyfriend's nephew is doing well! ❤️🌺

Dec 28Reply

sugarbugar That's so great that you can be there for your brother, and by the pictures, he looks so happy, so what you're doing is working. Your are both very blessed to have each other!!!!

Dec 30Reply

lapienke21 @sugarbugar thanks so much for the love! May you be blessed in the new year! 😘❤️ You made me smile tonight!

Dec 31Reply

hillcat3 This is so touching, thank you for sharing! You should ask your brother if he'd like to sell some of his art, I love it!

Dec 31Reply

lapienke21 @hillcat3 - thanks! So sweet of you! I'll keep you posted...working on that. His therapist wants to do an art show for him here in charleston in the next few months & take it from there. He will be so happy. I'm not sure if his art could be sold on Poshmark so I might have to make him a website or something. ❤️🌺

Dec 31Reply

jassieboo92 Hi, I'm more new to poshmark ! I love your story ! So sweet :)

Jan 05Reply

courtneycouture Your brother looks so kind and happy! You might be the best sister ever! Much love to your family! ❤️

Jan 23Reply

lapienke21 @jassieboo92 @courtneycouture thank you both so much! I'm the lucky one! He has taught me the meaning of unconditional love! Best wishes to both of you lovely ladies! ❤️💐🌷

Jan 23Reply

ashb_marie Thanks for spreading our sparkle :) Best of luck in sales!

Jun 07Reply

lapienke21 @ashb_marie thank you so much, 🎉🎈❤️

Jun 07Reply

ejeveryday Thanks for sharing your story! He's amazing! So talented! There a lot of love in your heart - very beautiful.

Jun 11Reply

katzkoz Amazingly beautiful sister U are! I lost my best friend, my brother a few years ago and I miss him every day. I hope I was a good a sister to him as U R to Urs! Bless his talented heart! U should sell his calendar on here. We would buy them!

Jun 11Reply

lapienke21 @ejeveryday thank you so much for your kindness, many blessings to you! ❤️❤️

Jun 11Reply

lapienke21 @katzkoz what an amazing heart you have for telling me your story, I'm sure you were an amazing sister, & now you have an angel looking over you, many blessings to you, thank you for your kindness ❤️❤️

Jun 11Reply

katzkoz @lapienke21 Yes, he's looking for sure down on me! I talk to him every day....kinda helps. But, I'm serious about selling his calenders...it would give him so much a sense of accomplishment and we would all love to buy one....I'm sure. Pass it along to his teacher & see what she thinks. I bet he loves loves loves doing it!! Have a great nite and.....you are an amazingly loving sister!💜👍

Jun 12Reply

lapienke21 @katzkoz you are truly an amazing soul, thanks so much for your support! He is working on 2 more pieces, would like to get those finished before putting the calendar together...it was an idea Sansu (his teacher) had way back when and we never finalized it, guess it was because there were greater things to come...hope you have a fantastic weekend! Xoxo

Jun 12Reply

belleetnoir @lapienke21 now that is something worth Poshing for

Jun 12Reply

skittlesnjack Will be sharing this every day for a month. Please let me know if I can do anything to hep😊

Jun 12Reply

lapienke21 @skittlesnjack oh my gosh that's so incredibly sweet of you!!

Jun 12Reply

skittlesnjack @lapienke21 have you ever thought about selling some of his artwork on here? and I used to work with special needs kids so it hit home💜💜

Jun 12Reply

lapienke21 @skittlesnjack yes I have thought about it...not sure if PM approves of artwork though? He has an art show coming up in a few months and I'll be making copies of all of his originals first & then possibly post them on here. He will love having the extra money to buy more clothes - his favorite thing...runs in the family I believe! 😂

Jun 12Reply

ericarose1989 This is amazing! I love that you're able to do this for your brother. Very touching! ❤️

Jul 26Reply

lapienke21 @ericarose1989 thank you so much, how sweet of you! ❤️❤️

Jul 26Reply

cortneyscheblo Awe bless both of you, pardon my post asking you to lower that lippie. This is incredibly cool!

Jul 28Reply

lapienke21 @cortneyscheblo you are absolutely fine! I don't advertise other apps on Poshmark because I try to stay compliant to the rules...I really appreciate your interest & kindness to me! ❤️❤️

Jul 28Reply

tissaduke He might not communicate in a traditional manner but his art work is bursting with exhuberance for life and an honest simplicity that I much admire. A gifted Spirit ✨✨✨💜

Jun 18Reply

acatalano24 Wow, those are beautiful. They look like the kinds of art you see in museums. 🖼 👏

Oct 03Reply

mancalondra Much love to you and Denny! Truly inspirational ♥️

Oct 03Reply

lmshanahan22 Love this!! I’m an adapted music teacher, and I work with your brother’s population! Art is a gift 😊

Oct 03Reply

jsj40 Hi! L❤️VE his artwork…and pls tell home that I knew that “Bridge” Pic RIGHT AWAY🤩…and then went to your profile pg…and sure enough, y’all are from CHS, SC🥰. My parents lived there for the past 20yrs-and just moved back to TX(where we’re originally from-but I have more memories in CHS than TX-& miss it dearly;) Keep up the great work❤️ jill @jsj40

Oct 03Reply

lapienke21 @rubyrarityb thank you so much!! 💕💕

Oct 05Reply

lapienke21 @revivemethredz thank you so much!! 🙏💕

Oct 05Reply

lapienke21 @jassieboo92 hi and welcome!! I’m very thankful for all of the wonderful people here! If you need anything let me know!! ♥️

Oct 05Reply

lapienke21 @ejeveryday thank you so much for your love & kindness!! ♥️♥️

Oct 05Reply

lapienke21 @jsj40 awww!! Thank you!! I am so thankful for all of the wonderful people I have met here!! Your kindness means so much! Thank you for what you do on a daily basis!! 💕

Oct 05Reply

habitdiscount @lapienke21 ❤️❤️❤️ You’re welcome!! 🌺🌺🌺

Oct 05Reply

michelletm81 What an amazing sister you are 🥰👏🏻 He is lucky to have you, and you are lucky to have him. Life can have so many unexpected blessings ❤️🎉

Oct 06Reply

beautifynails @lapienke21 Hey there! Your closet is amazing. I would love to share yours away. Welcome to my closet at anytime. Thanks.

Oct 21Reply

rodeodrivefinds The skyline/bridge picture is amazing. I could look at it all day long...so very peaceful! Much love and success to both of you!

Oct 27Reply

lapienke21 @rodeodrivefinds thank you so much! He loves getting compliments!! ♥️♥️♥️

Oct 27Reply

willowrphoenix Beautiful fantastic work! His art is gorgeous

Nov 26Reply

sparky_girl This story made my day! Thank you for sharing with us. I love art, and your brother seems to have a real knack for it. His smile lights up the photos! ❤️☺️

Dec 31Reply

sara120077 ❤️❤️❤️

Jan 16Reply

lapienke21 @sara120077 thank you 😊♥️♥️♥️

Jan 16Reply

sara120077 @lapienke21 the flower pots and the bridge 🥰🥰🥰 is there someway I can donate?

Jan 16Reply

lapienke21 @sara120077 awww!! Thank you for the offer…I can’t think of a way to do that, off of the top of my head anyway! Your support & shares is plenty!! & you purchased from me as well! 🙏🙏

Jan 16Reply

sara120077 @lapienke21 if you think of a way, just send me a note 😊

Jan 16Reply

lapienke21 @sara120077 thank you!! I really appreciate you!! ♥️♥️

Jan 16Reply

flblondie86 This is lovely!

Jan 21Reply

misswstack I wish there were a “love” option instead of just “like”. I didn’t see this until now, and in retrospect, I would have just bought outright instead of haggling 😔 You are both beautiful.

Mar 31Reply

lapienke21 @flblondie86 thank you so much for your support! ❤️🙏

Apr 01Reply

lapienke21 @misswstack thank you so much! I appreciate it so much! ❤️❤️

Apr 01Reply

joannnewsom74 God Bless you ❤️❤️❤️

May 26Reply

tutuwig @lapienke21 Hi. Nice closet! Would love to share. Hope this help and you getting much more success. Welcome to stop by my closet. Thank you.

Jul 21Reply

cutehosiery @lapienke21 Hey,there. I think you did a good job. Your closet is so exciting. Hope your business is doing better and better. Share your listings. Good luck.

Jan 28Reply

lapienke21 @cutehosiery thank you so much 😊

Jan 29Reply

missfelix6 Inspirational + thank you for sharing this wonderful art ❤️ sending love to both of you xx

Apr 04Reply

adoringstyles @lapienke21 Hi there. I shared a few of your listings. If it is possible,please share mine. Thanks. I sell the scarves. Wishing you get many sales

Jul 09Reply

cheyennen189 Check out my closet when you have time. If you find an item you really like send an offer or buy while it's available. My seller discount is 10% off 2+ bundle. Also, I ship same or next day. Thank you 😊 I have 39 listings you can shop at the moment. I'll have more listings added tomorrow.

Jan 25Reply

jewelsbysara Hi lovely 🥰 I would love for you to stop by my closet for amazing deals! Bundle up and save more🎉🎉 Happy Poshing❤️

Feb 10Reply

tdiaz8 you are the Greatest.

Apr 26Reply