In April of 2007, my life changed in an instant when a man I met in an Italian bar drugged and raped me. In the years that have passed, I have struggled with finding my voice again. But, during a particularly dark time, I opened my journal from my time in Italy and was astounded by the words I had etched on the paper. My voice—though often dark, pained, angry, and shattered—was clear, wise, and, most importantly, hopeful. As if the words were written for the lost woman I would become, I had found clarity and inspiration in the most unlikely of places. 

This series, featuring eight digital prints, is a marriage of the words from a girl nearly ten years ago and the woman I have evolved into today, taking some of those passages from my journal and combining them with my contemporary visual interpretations. It is a celebration of the journey I have taken to find my voice again, the necessary courage to share my story, and the freedom that will come with it.

The exhibition originally showed at the January First Friday of 2017 at the Alaska Robotics Gallery. AWARE provided support, as well as information materials to exhibit visitors. The show was also exhibited at Wolfsong Wellness Boutique in Juneau in the fall of 2019.

A select few of these prints are available for purchase in the shop. Click here.