Selves-expression

Tag: Resilience

  • 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.

  • Answering questions on anger and rage

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    Anger and rage are experienced very differently by different members of a Collective. Here Teo, a child “alter” shares their perspective.

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    Teo and Alex
    A terrified young boy screams while clutching his shirt, with a monstrous shadowy figure roaring behind him amidst swirling fog.

  • 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.

  • The making of Fury and I

    Making the pictures for Fury and I was complicated. Here are the best images that didn’t make it to illustrate the poem, but that are beautiful and meaningful to the Fam

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    Teo and Alex
    Shade, a young figure with curly auburn hair, stares fearfully yet resolutely at Fury, a terrifying, sharp-toothed creature caged behind ornate bars. Fury’s glowing eyes shine with intensity, and mystical symbols hover near the cage, adding a layer of supernatural energy to the moment. The dim and smoky background enhances the tension of this confrontation.

  • 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.

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