I’ve faced many obstacles in my life, enduring various types of abuse and pain. Growing up, I didn’t understand why I had mental health struggles or that I even had them. After the loss of my grandfather, who was like a father to me, I felt isolated, and people didn’t understand why I acted differently. It wasn’t until I joined Mountain Lakes that I began to understand my struggles. My abuser controlled many aspects of my life, restricting me from traveling or seeking help.
When I learned about my mental health disorders and began medication, it felt like I was seeing the world in a whole new light. My recovery has been a long journey, but after almost 11 years, I finally feel like I am my own person, despite living with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID).
The art I create is inspired by characters I've dreamed about or seen throughout my life, as well as the worlds they inhabit. I also draw from my own mental health experiences and the different alters I live with. As a graphic artist, I primarily work with full-color illustrations because I believe real life doesn’t have black lines, and I prefer to avoid them in my work. I was originally self-taught but am now pursuing my bachelor’s degree in art at a university.
Cortney
Shadow Espie
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