Selves-expression

Author: Shade

  • Made of Love, Forged by Hate

    A reflection on surviving chronic trauma and the complicated legacy of abusers. Shade explores the duality of despair and hope, light and darkness — and how the Fam honours all parts of themselves in the journey toward healing.

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    Shade
    A glowing child with angel wings dances hand-in-hand with a shadowy, ghost-like figure in a dark, magical forest. The scene is lit from behind, creating a stark contrast between light and dark.

  • Identity

    A poetic reflection on the forging and unravelling of identity in the aftermath of trauma. From forced roles to reclaimed selves, this is the journey of a plural system finding strength in collective love and self-reinvention.

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    Shade
    A surreal image of a fragmented figure made from mismatched materials standing in a dim room, illuminated by warm candlelight. The figure is surrounded by echoes of the past—ghostlike toys, shackles, and shadows—while one hand begins to melt and reform into a glowing golden shape, symbolising transformation and healing.

  • Heaven and Hell

    A dark, lyrical meditation on trauma, illusion, and the absence of hope. “Heaven and Hell” explores the tension between internal exile and the yearning for something more — even when nothing more exists.

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    Shade
    A shadowy figure with long, wavy hair stands in darkness, wearing a black hooded cloak. Only faint light reveals the hair and edge of the silhouette, while the background fades into pitch black

  • I am Shade

    A short, haunting poem from Shade — a poetic voice from the Fam — exploring fear, identity, and the comfort of darkness in a world that demands light.

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    Shade
    A teen with short curly hazel hair and black eyeliner sits alone in a shadowy forest, wearing a black hoodie and dark clothes, hands wrapped around their knees and rings on every finger. A faint, cool light glows behind the trees.

  • Healing

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    One day by chance, I forgot to hate, and I felt the love of my inner Self. It was quiet and patient, warmly embracing, a hand on my shoulder, a rock to lean on.

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    Shade
    A glowing fire illuminates a large gathering of spectral figures in a dense forest. The figures, previously haunted and isolated, now sit closely together, many smiling or embracing, symbolizing unity and shared healing. The warm firelight contrasts with the dark forest, highlighting the connection between the individuals despite their otherworldly, ghostly forms.

  • Fury and I

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    Latest poem by Shade, here’s a taster: Within the cage of my fractured soul, The serpent feeds on this smouldering pain. Rage spirals, unyielding, a silent storm, Till I release Fury, my inner force. #AIArt #TheEverlifes #Poetry #Shade

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    Shade
    "Illustration by Teo, inspired by Shade's poem 'Fury and I,' depicting Shade confidently walking through a fiery cavern. Their anger, represented as a fierce creature with glowing eyes, strides protectively ahead, now free from its cage. Shade follows with determination, symbolizing the journey of embracing and transforming suppressed emotions."

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