Girl's positive messages turned into mural
BBCAn 11-year-old girl has had her positive messages turned into a permanent mural by her local council.
Neriyah-Faith from Wolverhampton created handwritten posters with uplifting messages such as "you are enough" and "you are stronger than you think" in an attempt to cheer people up.
The messages have now been turned into a mural on walls on Chesterton Road off Cannock Road in the city.
"These messages would help a lot with some people that are feeling down and some people just need the messages to help them," Neriyah-Faith said.
City of Wolverhampton Council leader Stephen Simkins said: "Neriyah's messages are simple, honest and full of heart.
"These displays are a reminder that small acts of kindness can make a big difference, and we're proud to help share that message across Wolverhampton," he added.
The mural has appeared on the outside of a garden wall belonging to resident Jeff, who said he could not be happier.
"We had a lot of graffiti on this wall and the council were forever coming to wash it off and some of it wasn't that nice.
"It's great to have something to read and to brighten the day up," Jeff said.
Neriyah's father Dan said he has seen his daughter's confidence grow since she first created the messages.
"She started writing positive affirmations out of nowhere on these pieces of paper and started handing them out.
"She stood by the door and started handing them out to the public and I just saw the faces of people and how her confidence was growing because people were really happy."
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