Selves-expression

Tag: Midnight

  • 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.

  • Navigating Community as a Plural: Lessons, Challenges, and Hopes

    Navigating community as a plural brings unique challenges, lessons, and moments of hope. In this deeply personal piece, The Fam shares their journey of finding connection, healing, and balance while exploring the complexities of survivor spaces, empathy, and self-discovery

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    Midnight
    A young, scruffy child with brown hair and large, sorrowful hazel eyes sits amidst the rubble of a post-apocalyptic site. They are surrounded by crumbling buildings, wearing tattered, dirt-streaked clothing. The muted grey atmosphere emphasizes their vulnerability and loneliness.

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