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Today marks six years and it hasn’t gotten any easier. I know I say this every year and every year it remains the same. This year is no different from the past. Perhaps this year was worse. There was/is the pandemic and there were way too many instances that I wanted to share with you. Things I wanted you to see. Too many times I wanted to see your response, your smile, the light in your eyes. It has been a very hard year.
We too often take for granted that someone close to us is fighting their own silent battles. Dealing with demons that none of us may ever realize. We often never know until it is too late, the pain that someone is going through.
Someone who was such a bright star to everyone around her, to everyone she met. Someone that was such an inspiration to everyone she talked to. A kick ass superstar of the New York EDM scene. An awesome person that will be missed by more than I know she realized.
Not a day goes by without a thought of you.
We miss you Andrea. I miss you. You were more than just a great friend. You were truly loved.
For those of you out there struggling with your own demons. Please don’t let the fight get the best of you. If you feel that suicide is your only option, please just stop and reach out for help. I know it is probably the hardest thing to do. But please! You matter! Believe me, you matter!
Call (800) 273-8255 or visit www.suicidepreventionlifeline.orgorwww.save.org
My Mental Health: Perspectives textile project is coming into focus with developed artwork being photographed on the body.
Textile artwork visualises the invisible affects of mental health on the mind and body. Symptoms visualised include feeling restricted, feeling weight on the chest and deep concealed emotions bubbling to the surface that can happen when feeling unwell.
Colours and forms are also inspired by participants responses to a questionnaire I conducted on the same theme of asking participants to make their invisible feelings physical through drawing and writing. Responses informed this artwork.
The use of the knot visualises the sense of restriction. A knot can be unravelled and we can be freed from its grip, which just like in our recovery we can reveal ourselves as being well again.
With thanks to and in collaboration with:
Photo credit: Laura Ruxton
Model: Alyster
Textile art: Louisa Hammond
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Dyed tubular bandages, cotton yarn, plastic balls and beads.
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I’m sorry I’ve been M.I.A
Mental disorders are real. We need to be able to talk about that.
I overworked myself and triggered myself to the point where I crushed.
Recovery is hard but so am I.
Sending hugs to everyone who can relate, to everyone who understands to everyone who wants to understand.
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Acknowledge your mental mess, speak up about it, seek help, reach out, motivate others!
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Sometimes we just need to remind ourselves that we are good enough! ✨
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I can’t sleep. A couple of days ago, I was compared to a person I don’t even like. “I wish you were a little more like her”. What hurt more was that it came from someone very close to me. Someone who I thought loved me for who I am. It sucks but I can’t control what they think. I am, however, in charge of my thoughts. And I think I am awesome the way I am. ☺️
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