Selves-expression

Tag: 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.

  • 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

    Written by

    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.

  • The Fam

    You know Fringe? the TV show. “There’s more than one of everything” … That’s like the Fam … I’m not good writing, but Alex said they will help me write something about everyone, so every image will have its page, but for now, here are some images to show you some of the more obvious…

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    Teo and Alex
    Two teens, Shade and Stef, sit by a glowing campfire surrounded by children under a starry sky with planets, symbolising unity, storytelling, and shared inner experiences.

  • Some AI Art

    I don’t like words much … so, here are some pics 😁 If you click on an image, it will open in a new tab with description and info. You can also share and leave comments 🙏

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    Teo and Alex
    A young warrior kneeling on a battlefield, wearing worn armor and holding a bloodstained sword, with an expression of determination and exhaustion.

  • 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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