Selves-expression

Category: Survival

Survival is what it’s all about. I know many will relate to this!

  • Introducing Dark

    A diary-style reflection on the nature of sadness and survival, told through the story of Dark and Teo — two parts of a plural system finding strength in their shared darkness

    Written by

    Teo and Alex
    Two small children, one glowing faintly and one made of shadow, cling to each other in a smoky, dark void, symbolizing survival and broken love.

  • 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.

    Written by

    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.

  • 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.

    Written by

    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.

  • Breaking the Silence on CSA and Conversion Therapy

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    CSA and conversion therapy are two of the most devastating traumas a person can face. In this post, we break the silence and explore the lasting impact of enduring both, while shedding light on the resilience it takes to survive.

    Written by

    Midnight
    A sorrowful child in a tattered hooded cloak stands barefoot inside a rusted birdcage, surrounded by skulls, pumpkins, and gravestones under pouring rain.

  • 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

    Written by

    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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