It is very difficult for me to look at this self portrait. It is symbolic in the way that I can "see" on the outside what I am feeling on the inside. A weight. A heaviness that I carry around with me daily and hide so well. Every link a drama, a stress, some "crisis", an illness or past memory of trauma and abuse both physical and emotional. These chains bind me now but, day by day and link by link I am learning to unchain myself, for I realize that I alone can set myself free.
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Well here I am again in "all my glory"! Above photo was taken while I was having a "rough day"...I do have a few of those...a little more often than I would care to admit to. I am honored to have had my mentor suggest my submitting this photo and short essay to Burn Magazine. Now comes the waiting......one day at a time.
About Me
- Diana
- lives on a small farm in Casco Michigan along with her husband Ken, son Brandon , grandson Jordan and numerous "critters". She is also the mother of Justin Rowell. She is a "free spirit" wanting to "get lost in the sparkle and fade". She will someday....just watch her!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
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