Photo taken by contributor Captivating Bitter, a woman in her thirties who has struggled with anxiety and depression for most of her life. She has survived emotional abuse, sexual abuse and rape. She has survived suicide attempts and years of self-harm. After wandering her way through life unable to trust and barely feeling alive, she is now fighting to live a healthy life. She has been reading, journaling, blogging and working hard to heal. She is finally taking care of herself and starting to feel better.
About this photo: “I feel like I am steadily climbing my way out of the darkness. This photo is from Phinizy Swamp Park in Augusta, GA – taken a few weeks ago. I went hiking alone and had this feeling that I was going to see something wonderful…I kept looking around every bend for some fantastic view or some amazing animal to photograph. It was nice to have that steady feeling of hope and expectancy. I did not come away with some fantastic story – but I did come away with a feeling of peace, which is rare and wonderful indeed.”
Find more from Captivating Bitter at her blog.
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amazing photography
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Thank you so much!
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Beautiful journey & powerful photograph. Please continue posting. I had similar experiences & photography helps me see the beauty in the world. Blessing to you!
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Thank you! I don’t know what I’d do without my camera…it helps me see the world for the beautiful place it can be.
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Yes! life can be so wonderful that way! beautiful work. thank you.
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I love your photo and the feeling of peace it has.
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Thank you!
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Gorgeous photo that makes me want to be there at that exact moment in time as well enjoying the release and tranquility of God’s Smile too
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I would have welcomed the company. 🙂
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Outstanding work! Many thanks.
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