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Finding myself in a familiar place. A familiar pace. Back and forth, on repeat. I’m not sure how long I can stay here. But I do know that I got myself in here, and will eventually get myself out.

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Don’t lose hope.
It’s the best I could think of for a title, these words set to repeat.
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The day after the presidential election, in the aisle of a department store, I ran into a former client. Never spoken friends, though maybe mutually felt, we immediately recogonized the heavy in one another and embraced. Commiserating at length about our shared fears. I remember she said, “look for the helpers.” (which also means ‘let’s be the helpers’).
In that moment, I felt hopeful.
In this moment, we witness a helper shot dead in the street.
How does this not bring you to your knees?

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An excerpt from my Image Work book:

“In conversation, I shared how I got goosebumps when creating this one. I played around with the positioning of the second image until it landed resting on her shoulder. It fit the original prompt perfectly in my eyes, resonating deeply within me. She also experienced a strong visceral reaction, but in a different way.

To me, this was about holding your pain lovingly.
To me, this was about loving yourself even when you feel unworthy.

To her, it was about dissociation.
To her, it was about stepping out of the body to keep safe and protect this part of her that she doesn’t want anyone to see.

What the image means to us is very personal and speaks to our unique life experiences.”
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This image was recently chosen for the cover of Wisconsin Medical Journal and will be on display this Saturday!

For more info: https://www.wellhouse1900.com/event-details/seeing-otherwise-perspectives-of-truth-and-compassion-gallery-night

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“Our listening creates a sanctuary for the homeless parts within another person.”
-Rachel Naomi Remen

This is an image from the first series I created in my Image Work project, and marks a significant turning point in my work. For years I have found deep healing through creating and reflecting on the art I make, in ways that were always hard for me to describe and led me to pouring myself into trying to understand what was happening.

When a friend shared a deeply personal experience, one that felt both overwhelming and significant, I asked if I could try creating some images for her. I wanted to offer her what has been so helpful for me.
It is really hard for me to summarize the gravity of this experience. So I created a little book about it.

I’m excited to share more about this project on January 24th at the Well House 1900 in Delafield, WI, and have some copies available.

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pulls herself up

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finding my way through the fog.
but you can take my hand if you want to.
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more about this one on my blog (link in bio)