Phoenix Rebirth: Building a Life from What Remains
The story behind Phoenix Rebirth—a mixed-media artwork about unsafe definitions of home, visible repair, creative reuse, and building beyond the ashes.
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The story behind Phoenix Rebirth—a mixed-media artwork about unsafe definitions of home, visible repair, creative reuse, and building beyond the ashes.
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One year after leaving lifelong family abuse, I reflect on boundaries, unfinished healing, survival, and rebuilding a life that belongs to me.