This is a project in which I used photographs from my family’s archive in an attempt to illustrate my feelings during my daily struggles with chronic pain.

While I am still present, pain makes me give less attention to the people surrounding me and their needs, and somehow transforms me into a selfish being who only cares about herself and her discomfort.

I want people to know and acknowledge the fact that I am in pain, give me help, and alleviate my pain. I don’t want to be alone in this, but I don’t wish to be the center of attention either so it’s a constant struggle.