I awoke from a terrible Dream Canvas Print

My thanks Luke for your very insight comments and feedback. All that you have written is so very true. Writing of things such as this is a means and a way to liberate, educate as well as communicat to other suffers that they are not alone. Let me also state for the record, that it was your inspirational posting of the Lyme Ribbon that provide the impetus and motivation to finally to decide to upload this series onto FAA. I do admire the strength and exceptional courage it took by you to work through the raw emotions, symptoms and experiences that you have lived through since 2005 in order to design, implement and then post in such a public forum as FAA. I understand so very clearly the intensity and the hardest part being in taking the first stteps. I am so glad you did though, it is an integral part of who you are and deserves to be a part of your works here on this site. To me it was and remains a profoundly moving piece of Artwork that affected me deeply on a number of levels. Anything my friend that effects one at such an intensely deep and emotional level will always cause angst when placing such a thing upon the table for all to see. As I have said before you are a man of rare courage and strength. I take my hat off to you Luke! Stay safe, well and happy Luke and continue doing what you are doing with your Art. Your friend and admirer...Blair

Thank you Luke for your Sincere and Heartfelt comments in responding to this post. I am humbled by your words and I thank you for taking the time an making the effort to respond in the manner which you have. I understand your own struggle with an affliction and it was in reading what you wrote about that issue that gave me the courage and strength to finally upload this image and to tell my story. I believe also that you influence a great many other Artists / Photographers with the input, and thoughtful responses you provide on the work of others. I also wish to thank you for taking the time to read my piece on my website that I wrote on PTSD, If so inclined and I would appreciate your feedback, please feel free to let me know, either here or in private, your thoughts on that piece.

Anne-Elizabeth, should you wish to read what I wrote on PTSD the story is available on my personal Website www.stuartmediaservices.com the link is a follows; http://www.stuartmediaservices.com/my-thoughts-my-words.html Regards, Blair

Anne-Elizabeth, Thank you for following your instincts and deciding to view my post and the comments. I designed the image to be hard hitting and to a degree controversial, I am deeply humbled by your words, the depth, insight and sensitivity of your response to this Series. Depression as a whole has remained hidden away from the public eye for far too long, as a Taboo subject, one not to be discussed. It is something that "others" suffer from and to a degree it scares most people, for they do not understand or know how to either cope or deal with people suffering this debilitating illness. I wrote a piece about PTSD and its impact on my life and the lives of those that I love the most. I have added it to the bottom of my reply. Thank you for your thoughts and your kindness. I thank you and applaud you for replying in this very public forum, for opening up to all that you too suffer from Depression and your struggle on a daily basis with the turmoil it brings into your life. A most difficult decision that you have made and I am sure that others reading your post will find strength and empowerment in your words. It saddens me that you have to wear a mask to hide the illness from your family, friends and the the world in general. It is obvious that you are a giver, I see that so clearly in what you have written, I am also glad that you have found solace and healing release through your Journal, your Art and Photography. That you have found a "Happy" place is wonderful news and terribly important in your journey towards recovery, May the Good days be many and your "Happy" place continue to be a place of safety and sanctuary for you. I will continue to seek reasons to live and value the "Warm" days. I appreciate and highly value your friendship and the friendship of others in the Art world. All I can add Anne-Elizabeth is that you have my deepest respect and admiration. I must also say that I am a fan of your work, I find it to be uplifting and inspirational on a number of levels. Once again my Heartfelt thanks for your kindness, your compassion and your understanding. You are a woman with a true Heart and deep caring soul. Sincerely Blair

Thank you Fran, your kindness, encouragement and support is greatly valued and deeply appreciated.... Blair