Not Alone | A Photo Album

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Anxiety..jpg

'Anxiety'. 2014 | Self Portrait





Story time!



One last glance at the window. Her eyes wandered around the tiny restaurant, memorizing every detail. She’s never going to see that again. Well, she thought.
She got out of the hospital like nothing ever happened. She was happy she’s finally going home.


























Time has passed and she was feeling different. Her ever sharp memory suddenly became dull. Mathematical problems became a foreign language to her. She started to watch every single move of every person around her, watching for possible threats. She started having nightmares. She started crying every night for no apparent reason. She felt.... alone.
Things got worse as she grew up. She doesn’t have any idea what was going on. Is something haunting her?




Haunted.jpg

'Haunted'. 2012 | Self Portrait






































Dreams got worse. She always dreamed of a monster chasing her. She kept running away. The monster’s face was always hidden in the shadows. Who might be that monster who’s trying to kill her?



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'Dark'. 2013 | Self Portrait








































For years she was just scared. She knew that monster was too powerful. For some reason, she got tired of running away.
























So she just went "fuck it" and faced the monster.
It looks exactly like……




















































her......

The Sinners.jpg

'The Sinners'. 2014 | Self Portrait





















For 10 years she spent her journey with her eyes covered by her own hands.

Hmm, how was that possible?
IDK.

Eerrrr. For whatever reason, she gave up and went to seek for the light.

























"Can you like remove your fucking hands off my eyes it's hurting me you know."









































"K."
































It was in 2016 when she was finally able to see what’s haunting her. And surprise… they are an army. Of course, they all said HI.

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'Untitled. 2017 | Self Portrait as a Painting Study


























It answered the questions she has been asking for 10 years. The reason why she took all these photographs. Of course, she felt hatred, anger, guilt...for never telling anyone about what happened in the hospital.... Was it partially her fault?

Obsession.jpg

'Obsession. 2014 | Self Portrait



































But
whatever.
She realized something though...
















































"Well."




































"Guess I wasn't alone then."











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Holy. Crap.

I'm trying to think of other words bit it's just coming out like hayshwbsjsiskiudnfkejanahdi and a couple of twitches.

Amaziiiing.

Thank you, Accio!

Damn. These are so fucking good. You are a dark Goddess.

Thank you Carl! I am honored to receive that title! lol

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I made a mistake a few week's back by featuring you in the Author Showcase. That post back then only showcased your cleverness.

This post however showcases your talent, your brain, your beauty, and that dark side Carl mentions, all in one. Great work, as always!

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Wow thanks!! I'm actually surprised with the attention this post is getting, I thought I was just making another dramatic story just to express my emotions at that time lol. Will DM you :D

PS- I like the papa voice better :D

The many faces of the SELF.

Very impressive, wow...

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Amazing work ♥️♥️♥️♥️ we love you....

Thank you Eve! Awww love you too! Don't worry, I feel a lot better when I release my stress through art.

Art is a life saver. Feel the same way too hehhehe ♥️♥️♥️♥️

My gosh! Master! you are amazing! These photos are incredible! I am completely impressed! and I still love your hair!

Aww thank you Kenny! My hair has been through a lot of stress, too! (chemicals and stuff lol) And I'm glad the curls are still here with me lol

Then those curls have been as strong and resilient as you have been! Bless my master!

Woah! I'm just seeing this. I love how much space you put between the lines, it kinda gives you the feeling it's animated, so creative and unique!! And what can I say, the photos are beyond awesome. And it makes it even more valuable to see it's self portraits from many years. Love it sooooo much! One of the best posts I've seen.

Hey @gabyoraa! You a curator yet?

Thank you again, Gaby! My condition helped a lot with creating these portraits and I'm really grateful people appreciate the product.

Awesome story telling. Thrilling and open ended ! Loved it :)

Thank you! Glad my story telling is fine, I was also anxious cos I felt emotional while writing this, and I'm no writer! lol

Lovely.

I particularly like the last image.

Thank you! That is one of my favorites, too!

Really amazing introspective writing and your photos are amazing! Really!!

I got very emotional at this part...

Can you like remove your fucking hands off my eyes it's hurting me you know.


I have struggled with depression and anxiety for much of my life and it was so relatable. Thanks for sharing.

I'd never thought someone would get emotional at that part.. We shall continue to fight, okay Just letting you know that you are always free to DM me when you need someone to talk to. Thank you for your appreciation! 💖

Thanks. I really appreciate it. Same goes for you.

I checked your other work and I read that you are depressed but the truth is that you are very talented and very attractive !!!! I know that life can be depressing!

Yeah, life can be pretty harsh, and I'm glad this is one of my coping mechanisms because I was able to transform my weakness into strength. Thank you so much for your kind words!

Oh dear @hiddenblade you've inpired me to write a piece of poetry.

I love this... I'm loving it

Dante is here No fear

Cheers

Wow, I'm so glad to hear someone getting inspired with my work. Thank you, Dante!

Wow! Obsession is really awesome.

Thank you!

Wow, very deep and stunning work! Thank you for sharing a part of yourself with us. <3

I were speechless the first minutes...

Am so glad to find and know about you, cant stop looking at your pictures, are amazing, every part of it, every part of your letters...

¡Are screaming so much!

That makes unique, thats makes you an artist...

Thanks for sharing your story, you are beyond than all that and you are showing that in every publication. Glad to see you artist.

Hey! Just wanna say you were a part of this work. When you messaged me and told me that you appreciate my work, I was inspired and motivated to do this. I was really stressed out before making this, and I am glad you came up and was able to release it through writing and sharing my work. Thank you so much for that!

Its an honour to be part of it, thanks for allow me to know about you.

Wow. I got chills reading this. Very interesting use of empty space.
The photos are amazing but the story makes it whole and engaging. Hard to pick a favorite, but the red one with the flowers is really special. A story within a story.
Thank you for sharing this incredible work even though it probably brings you painful memories. memories!

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Wow. These are amazing. I really hope that one day I am able to capture such raw emotion in my portraits like this. You have some amazing talent. I wish I would have seen this when it was posted, but I am glad that it got the attention of @curie and you were rewarded for this amazing work.

Thank you so much @derangedvisions! I do believe you are able to capture emotions in your photos already. I could feel them!!