I Shall Be Released

Photo taken by contributor Ali, a 40-year-old father of two from London who was diagnosed this year with Anxiety and Depression. He is an author, a carpenter, and an occasional accountant.

About this photo: “I call this photograph ‘I shall be released.‘ When you know what your triggers are, staying away from them is a type of captivity.”

Find more from Ali at his blog.

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10 responses to “I Shall Be Released”

Son of Sharecroppers

December 24, 2013

A very powerful photograph.

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aimi

December 24, 2013

Reblogged this on Lost in The World Map.

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RobynG

December 24, 2013

Incredible!

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Lala Rukh

December 24, 2013

This photograph is incredible !

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nirmal

December 25, 2013

YOU will emerge as WINNER>Best Wishes for Christmas and New Year.
NIRMAL

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spencersamalvin

December 26, 2013

Great picture & message- what you say about triggers is true for me, too . . .

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Paula McLane Jennings

December 28, 2013

yes, the photo looks like you are struggling with a monster. great job. I can surely relate to depression and anxiety being a monster that holds me captive.

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Paulo Vasco

January 1, 2014

A strong pic!
So Ali, please be strong to.

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Renate

January 1, 2014

This photo is so strong for me.
I’m dealing with depression now for a few years
And i try to stay away from my triggers and
I’m trying to defeat the monster.
So i can relate to this photo so much

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aliabbasali

January 3, 2014

Thank you all for the kind words and support.

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