Today, I did a brave thing. When I began uncovering the truth about my decade+ of constant SA at the hands of my step-father, it was 2020 and the societal traumas were immense. My flashbacks poured out of me at a dangerous speed, and continued on through to today, four years later. To cope, I immediately returned to college and began building my art program. I’m almost ready to finally start actually piecing it together, and I’m graduating with my first degree with a 4.0. I’ve been accepted into my first choice college program to continue for my next degree, and I’m racking up certificates and versatility in my field as fast as I can digest the information. I’ve come so far. I’m so proud of myself, and my capacity to recover from traumas that nearly killed me multiple times over.
Today, I reached out to Star Trek actor #AndrewRobertson, who played #Garak on #DS9 to request a little bit of love. I’m terrified, and I sincerely hope he knows just how profoundly his work impacts my life. Thank you, in advance, Mr. Robertson.
I’m reposting this watercolor piece I did of Grilka (Mary Kay Adams) for many reasons, not least of which is that I love it. 🖖🏻 ❤️