Denial - Self Portrait by Jaeda DeWalt
Denial is a self-portrait taken from, Jaeda DeWalt’s, Haunting Hands series. Image photographed with a self-timer shutter release.
Pain thrives in solitude, secrets and shadows…
ABOUT THIS IMAGE:
The image goes with a poem i wrote about what denial of abuse does to a family, keeping the sickness alive and well… please read the full description to read the poem.
DENIAL
My innocence lost in these dirty sheets
My childhood buried in the stains of my mattress
Mother puts fresh sheets on the bed
Tossing the soiled sheets in the wash
Throwing a little DENIAL in with the fabric softener
Evidence erased, as the sheets tumble dry
Mother puts her blinders on
Though she sees his advances
She looks the other way
Allowing another layer of innocence
To be stripped away…
image/poem © Jaeda DeWalt
It was very painful for me to not have my parents protect me, especially since my mother knew what was going on. She did not ignore my pleas to be cruel, she just didn’t have the capacity to cope with it. The same thing happened to her as a child and she just couldn’t deal with any of it.
I am so grateful to have found a voice, a place to heal, in this artistic realm. It is here i can safely release the pain, the shame. This allows me wade through the darkness and eventually reach the sunny shores of peace, love and light :).
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Strong,powerful, emotive work with a vital message, your accompanying poem & text are moving and add much to the rich evocative narrative of this image, brilliant Jaeda!
Thank you, Micheal :). It means a lot to me that you took the time to comment this image, it is so personal. You are wonderfully supportive, my friend.
– Jaeda DeWalt
a moving and honest portrayal both in image and words of what must be the most painful betrayal of trust .
Thank you for your compassionate words, Judy, it is people like you that have become a blessed part of my healing :).
– Jaeda DeWalt
Very, moving & powerful piece Jaeda. Amazing strength to see the reasons behind her emotional reaction too. I have said it before but I am so glad you have the realm of creativity to work through and connect.
Thank you, Draven, you continue to be a source of inspiration and creative courage, for me. I adore you. Much love XOXO
– Jaeda DeWalt
Absolutely sensational.
Thank you, Calin :)
– Jaeda DeWalt
oh my dear sweet Jaeda ♥ such a haunting, beautiful and powerful piece of work!
heartbreaking how the pain does thrive in solitude
i hope you are feeling better
xo
Thank you, Heather, i awoke with a sore throat, i realize , now, i was in the early stages of a flu virus that is going around, right now. Should be through the worst of it in a couple of days. Thank you for your support. Creating this image was a very cathartic and healing experience. Love and Light to you, my sweetest muse :).
– Jaeda DeWalt
This job is different, shades of red and shadows give strength to what you wanted to express. wonderful creation my dear friend
Thank you, Pasquale :). Your comment reached deep into my heart. HUGS
– Jaeda DeWalt
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Thank you, Heather, for giving the issues represented in this image, a place to stand :).
– Jaeda DeWalt
Your words pierce the presence most would like to maintain. I hear you. Well done art and prose.