As I watched your Fallen Princess series I was thrilled to see the reality. As an aunt of three nieces, two of whom have princess obsessions, I am excited to know I can show them something in photographs to help burst their bubbles (when they are older). Their parents over protect them.
I had no idea the profound impact it would have on myself until the Rupunzel photo.
Eight years ago I lost my long hair to chemotherapy. At it’s best, my braid reached to my bottom when I was about 30 years old. My entire persona wrapped around that hair. I saw someone yesterday I haven’t seen in 10 years and the first thing he said was, “Where is your hair?” I am a sign language interpreter and in the Deaf community, you are given a name sign that often represents a physical feature or personality trait. My name sign is Long Braid.
I came upon your photo of Rupunzel and burst into tears. Even now, 8 years later, I am still realizing that breast cancer was my reality that burst my own happily-ever-after. At the end of my book “Cancer Dance” in the epilogue I even mention the phrase.
Thank you for exhibiting truth. So few Americans have any exposure to it. Thank you for touching my soul today. I continue to grow each day and you have helped me understand myself even deeper as a result of your work.
You are making the world a better place.
