In the most intimate corner of your being, someone whose essence is woven with the rainbow of sexual diversity fights in silence against the relentless presence of depression. Her identity as a homosexual, colorful and unique person is momentarily blurred under the shadow of emotional illness.
The daily struggle against depression is reflected in his eyes, where the spark that should shine with the joy of authenticity is tarnished by the internal storm. Each step is like a journey through a complex emotional landscape, where ups and downs are most pronounced by the sensitivity that comes with the authenticity of openly living your sexual identity.
Despite personal victories and proven resistance to being true to oneself, depression becomes a formidable obstacle. The additional stigma and challenges that the LGBTQ+ community often faces add layers of complexity to this internal battle. The need for acceptance and understanding becomes a constant search, while depression acts as a dark filter that distorts perception of personal value.
On the way to full acceptance of his identity, this individual faces the duality of being a warrior in the struggle for self-affirmation and, at the same time, a vulnerable human being experiencing the relentless tides of depression. The additional pressure to represent and challenge gender stereotypes and sexual orientation can become a heavy burden, feeding the emotional storm.
However, in the midst of the struggle, there are flashes of resilience and courage. The color palette that represents her homosexual identity is the same one she uses to paint moments of resistance, looking for light even in the darkest corners of her experience. The community, with its supportive ties, becomes a crucial safety net, a force against loneliness that often accompanies.
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Ivana grew up alone. She was alone since the day she was born and she was sure she would also die alone.
Without anyone by her side she struggled to make a living, till one day two men stood infront of her door, claiming to be her brothers.
Getting to meet her overwhelmed father, her overprotective older brothers and the obsessed man from the rival mafia, Ivana didn't know how to feel nor act anymore.
Experiencing love and care for the first time, the feeling of finally belonging isn't the only thing Ivana will have to get used to.