Adrasteia

I began seriously taking photographs when I realized I needed to learn more about myself. How I saw the world, what was going on inside my head, and why it was worth staying alive. I've had a lot of issues with depression and anxiety over the years, along with some other problems, and I wanted to figure out how to express those emotions so others could understand what it feels like to live this way. Hopefully, by doing so, we can de-stigmatize mental illness and care for those who suffer from it with respect. Remembering that it IS real, and it DOES hurt. Some sections are full of beautiful images, meant to inspire and remind us that we do have reasons to live. Some sections include illustrations of my inner thoughts and what it is like to live with mental illness. This may not be for everyone, and that's okay. But if even one person stops and thinks a little kinder of someone they know who suffers from depression or another mental illness, it will be worthwhile.