Growing up, I faced a world full of anxiety and frustration. I grew up wondering what was wrong with me. Why would I feel so scared of doing simple things or feel so lonely even though I was so well liked. I grew up untangling this web of emotions that so often felt overwhelming. I never knew how to explain what I was feeling to others so that they could understand. I always felt so alone because of this.

In March of 2020, when the pandemic hit and the whole world locked down, many people were feeling new and unfamiliar emotions. Feelings of loneliness and depression took hold in people’s minds. For me, this is what I have been living with
for so long.

In this series of photographs, I wanted to visually show what these emotions feel like. I want to be a voice for those who can’t explain what’s going on and help teach those who are struggling understand.

My hope for this series is that you find them relatable, that you find some solace in seeing these emotions visualized. I hope you find comfort in knowing that you’re not alone and that your emotions are valid and ok. I hope you can show someone else one of these images and have them see and understand how you’re feeling.