Hidden in Shadows

Please welcome first-time contributor Ynne Black, an 18-year-old from the Czech Republic. Ynne has suffered from depression for several years to varying degrees. It causes her chronic insomnia and occasional anxiety. Her main escape from reality is art

About this photo: “This is probably my darkest photography so far. The make-up is meant to symbolize tears, if they only became visible. A person is hidden in shadows, torn and anxious, symbolizing inner struggle and uncertainty what to do – but no one can see it.”

Find more from Ynnes at her blog.

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15 responses to “Hidden in Shadows”

Chantel Keona

January 9, 2015

Cool!

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sustainabilitea

January 9, 2015

Very dramatic!

janet

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jimholroyd365

January 9, 2015

Indeed, a very dramatic image.

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Baz

January 9, 2015

This photo hits me hard. Someone I know recently passed away by committing suicide. It was very unexpected, but, like the author wrote, her tears weren’t visible to any of us, so we had no idea how severe her inner struggle was. I’ve never personally known how difficult severe depression is, but the main thing I know is to get professional help, medication, and surround yourself with loved ones. These all anchor you back to life.

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1. Ynne
  
  January 10, 2015
  
  I’m so sorry to read what you had to go through… I just hope you don’t put the blame on yourself.
  
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Karen

January 9, 2015

I identify with Baz’s response. I have gone through times of great isolation, but often help was so much closer than I knew. Thanks for letting this darkness show in your photograph.

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suej

January 9, 2015

Powerful photograph….

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luciledegodoy

January 9, 2015

Very powerful.

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quarksire

January 9, 2015

wow……… love & light 2 u …. Q

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tt4r

January 9, 2015

No one can see you inside but can feel. I like how what’s immediately around the eye is your “I” inside.

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josephong

January 9, 2015

The picture is impressive.

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Ayeh

January 10, 2015

Beautifull

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rachmathias

January 10, 2015

Reblogged this on rachmathias.

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Rob Weir

January 10, 2015

Great impact

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Victoria C. Slotto

January 11, 2015

This tells such a story. Amazing.

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