Broken Light: A Photography Collective
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Tag Archives: ptsd
Seeing the World Through New Eyes
Photo taken by first-time contributor Hope, a 39-year-old woman from Georgia. She inherited depression from her parents, both of whom suffered from depression, plus developed anxiety. After dealing with it … Continue reading
Trying to Stand Tall
Photo taken by PS, a 30-year-old Indian woman from the foothills of the Himalayas. For the past year she has been living a gypsy life in Europe, dividing her time … Continue reading
Someone To Count On
Photo taken by contributor Stephanie from Knoxville, Tennessee. She has struggled with depression and anxiety since childhood, as well as PTSD. About this photo: “This is a photo of my two nieces, … Continue reading
Lady and the Lake
Photos taken by contributor Stephanie from Knoxville, Tennessee. She has struggled with depression and anxiety since childhood, as well as PTSD. About these photos: “There were many emotions going through my mind … Continue reading
The Door is the Window to the Soul
Photo taken by contributor Lisa Day, a woman who lives with anxiety disorder, PTSD, depressive disorder and mild bipolar. She recalls being ‘melancholy’ for most of her life, but things progressively … Continue reading
I’m Still Here, Still Valuable
Photos taken by first-time contributor Cliff, a 35-year-old male from Rhode Island, who has struggled with severe depression and PTSD for most of his life. He was in a good place … Continue reading
Buffalo in the Mist
Photo taken by contributor Lisa Day, a woman who lives with anxiety disorder, PTSD, depressive disorder and mild bipolar. She recalls being ‘melancholy’ for most of her life, but things progressively … Continue reading
Broken Adolescence
Photo taken by first-time contributor Shantel, a teenager from Kansas City. As a young child, her older brother would hide her in a closet so that she wouldn’t get hit … Continue reading
Exposed While Hiding
Photo taken by contributor Bekr aka Bipolar Girl, a 37-year-old woman who lives in Nevada with her husband and two fur babies. She always knew she was “different.” She was diagnosed with depression … Continue reading
Half Empty & Half Full
Photo taken by contributor Steve, a 63-year-old Viet Nam Veteran diagnoised with PTSD and clinical depression. He is new to photography but is using it as a tool in his … Continue reading
