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Welcome to the gallery site of Broken Light Collective. We are artists of all levels and abilities who are affected by mental illness. We create and we share our work for the therapeutic benefits to us, as well as others who may be struggling and feeling scared and alone. Together we can move from disconnected to collective.

Photo taken by contributor Thirdeyemom, who experienced severe postpartum depression after the birth of her first child. It was a terrifying, isolating experience for her, which included terrible insomnia and hallucinations. Thankfully with the help of doctors and family, one week after her son’s first birthday she was able to board a plane to South Africa, resuming her love of travel. Through traveling, writing, and photography she began to see the beauty of the world again.

About this photo: “I took this picture on top of the bowl and near the Continental Divide in Colorado. Skiing is one of the most liberating sports of all. I love to scream down the hill as fast as my body is able and feel as free as can be. What an exhilarating feeling!”

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8 responses to “Exhilarating Release”

  1. hrosez Avatar

    Wow, what a wonderful view!

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    1. thirdeyemom Avatar

      Thank you! It was windy but breathtaking up there!

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  2. drizzlebat Avatar
    drizzlebat

    Great picture.

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  3. autisticaplanet Avatar
    autisticaplanet

    I like the sunburst to the upper right of the photo. I just got reacquainted with sledding after 20 years, and it is exhilarating barreling down a steep hill. I know about insane insomnia as I experienced this while taking neurontin 7 years ago. I wouldn’t be here w/o my mom.

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    1. thirdeyemom Avatar

      Thanks! 🙂 I love to sled with my kids!

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  4. quantumphysica Avatar

    Skiing is indeed an exhilarating and utterly amazing sport… I’ve been on a skiing trip lately and I can honestly say it was the best week of my life since my diagnosis.
    Also, it’s a beautiful photo, it captures very well the beauty of the mountains.
    Wish you all the best!
    I hope you’ll always keep traveling and trying new things, that’s what keeps us alive…

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  5. SnapInTime Avatar

    Beautiful! I can relate to what you went through after the birth if your oldest. I will never forget what I experienced after my first was born nearly 16 yrs ago. I didn’t know how to get the help I needed back then. I’m so glad you’ve regained your love of travel and appreciation for the beauty around you again. 🙂

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