I think the world takes itself too seriously. We could all use a little humor especially in today's chaotic society. After spending the last few years raising my own children while caring for aging parents, I decided to look back on my own life in the best way I know how - with photography and a little silliness. Through this on-going, self-portrait series, I'm examining my own mental health in what I hope to be an approachable and relatable way.
"The Sandwich Generation" (noun) : Middle-aged adults, mostly women, caring for aging parents while raising their own children.
"Meandering Madness"
(over-thinking, overactive brain, runaway brain, broken record,
insert your own term, we know just by reading this, you probably have a lot)
"Even Means No!"
OCD: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessions are repeated, persistent and unwanted thoughts, urges or images that are intrusive and cause distress or anxiety (fear of being kidnapped, etc)
Compulsions are repetitive actions the OCD sufferer feels compelled to perform to reduce anxiety and prevent something bad from happening (counting, twirling, etc)
"This is Incurable."
Grief: Great sorrow, often caused by someone's death.
"But They Is Plural"
(A middle-aged mom's attempt to understand and support gender identity because she's a "cool mom," a "hip mom," but failing miserably)