Collaborative Art Journey..."SLIVER'S EDGE" 1inFive
At times it feels the soul exists as nothing but a sliver,
While other times it bursts your skin, leaving you aquiver.
The source regardless of the force is testament you're tough,
That wherever you arrive within you'll always be enough.
This is my second contribution to @everlove's Collaborative Art Movement.
Again I am playing on my phone, which has been fun. I've enjoyed not taking myself too seriously, which is very much in line with my current situation.
I find myself very frustrated at the moment as illness has prevented me from doing things I usually do.
But its also presented me with the opportunity to challenge my selfworth, and allow myself to not be everything I expect I should be in order to be enough.
This is very much a self portrait. Not necessarily a likeness, but a representation of me emotionally, spiritually, physically and psychologically at this time.
The crazy haired bobble head on a luminous spine does bear some resemblance.
I was very active and engaged in community work last year, which involved running many marathons to raise awareness for what can be only described as a pandemic. In Australia and I assume across human society we have a 1 in 5 chance of being sexually assaulted before the age of 18.
A 20% chance.
Those kind of odds for an illness that you will carry your whole life, and lets make no mistake it does cause life long suffering. Those kind of statistics should be unacceptable.
So I ran, and I shouted, and I raised awareness. Until I could run no more.
I have friends who continue the running and the shouting this year.
This is a silent suffering. On average those who do come forward wait 33yrs.
A life time of silent suffering.
So to support my friends in our continued campaign I have chosen to wear upon my head a loud and proud, and not at all pretty do.
In support of those who suffer silently I have developed a crown that is impossible to be ignored, and everyone who asks me about it will hear our story.
When they reach their #Bravehearts fundraising goal, I will shave it off.
Thank you for reading my post. Thanks to @everlove for your continued support.
This is the original image offered for the collaboration.
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I'm feeling your art in new and profound ways as I read through your story @girlbeforemirror. I will be sharing your story around as well as I feel there is so much to glean from your experience. Thank you for sharing it and for sharing yourself on so many levels.
I know of another woman who I believe you would enjoy connecting with. She won @papa-pepper's scar contest https://steemit.com/scarstorycontest/@loveon/scar-story-contest-how-i-got-the-big-scar-that-lies-under-my-dread-locks and is on a healing journey of her own.
I really love this rendition of your emotional state at the moment. It's so very cool to look at ourselves in the mirror!! So grateful for all you bring to this platform. Wishing you health and well-being.
Thank you for your lovely reply.
I remember that scare story week so very well. I actually messaged @papa-pepper and told him that he was in an unenviable position choosing between @loveon and if I recall correctly @robyneggs. Two amazing real life heroines, both of them with emotive and inspiring stories.
I follow them both and continue to admire their contributions, talents and courage.
Thank you for sharing the teams story x
I would agree that they both have something truly beneficial to share as they have been through some incredible experiences, as have you. Thank you for sharing your story and for being such a powerhouse of a woman. So grateful to know you!
Wow. I just read your story that you linked to here. What an incredible journey! I am going to share it with some of my friends who I think will also be inspired by it too. Wow. Just Wow!
Thank you so much. It's not short so thanks reading.
It's my proudest post. I'm still in touch with Kevin several times a week. He is like family to me.
I was hoping to join him tonight for a 1inFive event, but I'm not quite strong enough yet.
We have great plans together, along with my new brother Mark.
I don't think anyone has done what we have, the closeness and friendship developed is remarkable when I stop and think about it.
PLEASE SHARE. You just never know how it may help someone, and silence is the predators best tool.
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