Broken Light: A Photography Collective
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Tag Archives: inspiration
In the Background
Photo taken by contributor DC in Florida. DC is a woman in her thirties who suffers from bipolar II disorder. About this photo: “When I am feeling especially depressed or … Continue reading
Crossroads
Photo taken by contributor Jim, a man from the SouthWest of Texas who has struggled with depression for much of his life. About this photo: “I have been stuck back in my … Continue reading
In Which I Impart My Wisdom
Photo taken by contributor Carrie Hilgert, a 36-year-old photographer and portrait artist from Northeast Kansas. After venturing into digital photography, she became interested in documenting her life with self portraits. This became particularly … Continue reading
Pattern
Photo taken by a woman who experiences severe depressive episodes. She loves photography, animals, and traveling when she is up to it. About this photo: “I love giraffes. Their graceful … Continue reading
Into the Light; India
Photo taken by first-time contributor Amy, a 30-year-old woman originally from Australia, currently living in Canada. She spent her teenage years and early twenties battling depression and anxiety. These periods of … Continue reading
Light
Photo taken by first-time contributor Brandon, an 18 year-old who has suffered from depression and severe anxiety for as long as he can remember. He is a self harm survivor as well. … Continue reading
Unexpected Beauty
Photo taken by first-time contributor John Nooney, a 47-year-old gay man from a suburb of Denver, Colorado, who has been HIV+ since 1989. John has dealt with mental illness for most of his … Continue reading
Rising From the Ashes
Photo taken by contributor Jan Austin Smith, a 27-year-old man living in Northern California. Jan has been around people with mental health issues his whole life, including his mother, a … Continue reading
Letting Go of Negative Thoughts
Photo taken by a woman with a mood disorder who experiences severe depression, anxiety, and panic attacks. She enjoys taking photos to express herself and her moods and emotions. About … Continue reading
Love Is All You Need
Photo taken by contributor Meg, a recovered alcoholic who has discovered not only how glorious life can be, but that everyone can have access to such joy. She has found … Continue reading
