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Healing From Trauma: The Processing—Artwork Inspired By The Human Condition


Experience Brushstrokes Of Resilience


Navigate the relentless flashbacks, vivid nightmares, and overpowering thoughts, subconsciously never-ending; imposed, yet needed—the inevitable processing of it all: healing from trauma.

Bandaging hidden truths with exposed excuses hinders healing—leaving invisible scars—and is the reason why generational cycles never get broken




The artistic expression depicts the darkness in repeated cycles of abuse—an ability to turn emotional wounds into resilience and strength.



Prose Inspiration: "Bandaging hidden truths with exposed excuses hinders healing—leaving invisible scars—and is the reason why generational cycles never get brokn."





 
I’ve been running through the motions for so long that I’ve forgotten how to dance.






The artistic expression depicts a determination to reach beyond the circumstances tied to the cord: a spiritual connection—the pursuit of enlightened ambition.


Prose Inspiration: "I've been going through the motions so long, I've forgotten how to dance!”







 
The tears you shed in life's shattered mirrors are the most powerful, as they convey feelings of defeat in the struggles to find strength, but also the successes achieved. Maybe this could be better understood by learning: in my darkest moments, I have always found myself in your reflection.

The artistic expression depicts a sense of curiosity surrounding the delicate nature of femininity, posing the question: "Will crossing the threshold lead to a journey of self-discovery or a life of unfulfilled desires — yet, everything you've ever needed?"


Prose Inspiration: "The tears you shed in life's shattered mirrors are the most powerful, as they convey feelings of defeat in the struggles to find strength, but also the successes achieved. Maybe this could be better understood by learning: in my darkest moments, I have always found myself in your reflection."



 
Sorrow-eyed tears hollowed my cheeks; pooled in my throat; drowned any chance for me to rest—where the undertow of grief still lingers, like ceaseless waves.




The artistic expression depicts the relentless nature of sorrow, likened to relentless waves pulling us under while trying to escape overwhelming emotion.



Prose Inspiration: "Sorrow-eyed tears hollowed my cheeks; pooled in my throat; drowned any chance for me to rest—where the undertow of grief still lingers, like ceaseless waves."




 


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The (never-ending) processing of traumatic events—the intrusive thoughts and memories—and avoidant behaviors: desperate attempts to dodge the relentless flashbacks, vivid nightmares, and overpowering thoughts.

















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