My Truth is Marching On, 2022

In my art, I often speak about sexual abuse. It is something that I feel is one of the most important issues to talk about, because remaining silent only normalizes the issue and perpetuates the pain and suffering further. There is a struggle in speaking of it. People don’t like to hear it. It’s awkward, it’s uncomfortable, as it should be. I don’t want to upset people, but in the same regard, I cannot stay silent either. It’s a battle to speak the truth of what happens so frequently and without justice.

I get in my own head often of how I am perceived when I talk about these issues. I become paranoid that everyone is annoyed with me and wants me to shut up, but at the same time, I absolutely can not. Because if I’m silent, what am I doing?

* This creation has an inner frame.