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Janelle Atencio-McCathron united statesPhoto © Janelle Atencio-McCathron
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Dark Healing
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A back injury almost 12 years ago had progressed until I was almost immobile. I wanted to live again, any movement was painful but walking and standing were especially painful. I had stopped taking photographs many years before. Last Fall, I drove to Forst Park in Portland with my husband. The pain prevented me from walking very far into the park but it was a start. I took this picture not far from our parked car. Since this picture, I have received hip and spine injections and I am able to walk again without too much pain. I had to strengthen muscles I hadn't used in years. I am able to walk upright and without a limp! This image was the start of me getting back up and healing the pain, both physical and emotional.back to gallery