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Self Discovery From The Inside Out:

My Journey

  • Fear

    My foundational mindset was shaped by a pervasive sense of apprehension, anxiety and fear.

  • Invisible

    I sought security and protection, believing I had found it in a partnership. However, the dynamics of the relationship led to increased anxiety and fear rather than an alleviation. Over time, I tried to ‘go invisible’.

  • Marriage

    “You’re stupid.” “Shut up and don’t think”, was the mantra of an abused man who, in turn, perpetuated abuse. My spirit confined in prison. I am stunted, disconnected and alone.

  • Dark Place

    The internal struggle of loving someone who engages in abusive behavior is a profoundly unsettling experience. It is a dark place. It leaves both individuals feeling emotionally drained, separated and spiritually dead.

  • Suppressed Rage

    Oppressed. My voice silenced and rage suppressed. My spirit crushed and powerless.

  • Resurrection

    Stop ruminating. Look within and process. Forgive and move on.

  • Reconstruction

    Reconstruction

    Gathering the lost and forgotten parts of myself. Rebuilding my life and striving to become my best version.

COLLAGING

Rhode Island School of Design Industrial Design students engaged in guided breathing exercises and practiced mindful, intuitive collage techniques. This approach allowed students to access previously untapped facets of their creativity, leading to improved outcomes in their class projects.

MANDALAS + DOODLING

In Sanskrit, the term "mandala" translates to “sacred center” or “circle.” It symbolizes the universe and the quest for completeness and self-unity.

Doodling refers to the act of creating pictures or patterns while engaging in other thoughts. It serves as a simple and accessible method for exploring emotions or mental states without judgment.

The outcome is a form of self-expression utilizing line, shape, and color. Each individual interprets the personal insights they received from engaging in this experience.

WEAVING YOURSELF

The objective of this activity was to create a representative weaving inspired by the principles of Internal Family Systems. Participants were led through a meditation in which they envisioned all facets of themselves at a personal “family” gathering. They were then invited to create a weaving using yarn, ribbon, sticks, or other materials to symbolize various aspects of their identities or experiences. At the conclusion, one participant remarked, “Here’s my whole life in a weaving!”