Through the Lens of Healing

Photography has the incredible power to capture moments, emotions, and stories. It can serve as a therapeutic tool for individuals seeking healing from emotional trauma. For this project, I explored something that aims to help individuals navigate their journey of healing. By translating how I interpret emotions from healing into visual art.

Healing requires embracing vulnerability and acknowledging the wounds that lie within. Encouraging myself to step out of my comfort zone, capturing images that reveal vulnerability and authenticity. Through this process, I discovered the strength and resilience that comes with facing emotional traumas head-on.

Photography allows me to reclaim my power and reshape my narrative. By capturing images that reflect my strength and progress, I redefined my identity beyond the boundaries of my trauma.

This project serves as a transformative tool for individuals seeking healing from emotional trauma. By embracing the camera as a means of self-expression, I embarked on a journey of self-discovery, vulnerability, and empowerment. Through visual storytelling, I found solace, reclaimed my power, and hope to inspire others to embark on their own paths of healing. Ultimately, this project demonstrates the profound potential of photography in helping individuals navigate their emotional journeys.

If you or a loved one is struggling please reach out to these various hotlines:

• 988 Mental Health Emergency Hotline: In July 2022, a universal mental health crisis line launched nationwide. Calling 988 will connect you to a crisis counselor regardless of where you are in the United States.

• 911 Emergency

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI, or text “HELPLINE” to 62640. Both services available between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255); www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org. Or, just dial 988

• Suicide Prevention, Awareness, and Support: www.suicide.org

• Crisis Text Line: Text REASON to 741741 (free, confidential and 24/7). In English and Spanish

• Self-Harm Hotline: 1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288)

• Family Violence Helpline: 1-800-996-6228

• Planned Parenthood Hotline: 1-800-230-PLAN (7526)

• American Association of Poison Control Centers: 1-800-222-1222

• National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency: 1-800-622-2255

• LGBTQ Hotline: 1-888-843-4564

• National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)

• The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678678. Standard text messaging rates apply. Available 24/7/365. (Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning—LGBTQ—young people under 25.)

• The SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline connects LGBT older people and caretakers with friendly responders. 1-877-360-LGBT (5428)

• The Trans Lifeline is staffed by transgender people for transgender people: 1-877-565-8860 (United States) 1-877-330-6366 (Canada)

• Rape Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation's largest organization fighting sexual violence: (800) 656-HOPE / (800) 810-7440 (TTY)

• Veterans Crisis Line: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net

• International Suicide Prevention Directory: findahelpline.com

• The StrongHearts Native Helpline is a confidential and anonymous culturally appropriate domestic violence and dating violence helpline for Native Americans, available every day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT. Call 1-844-762-8483.

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