Passenger, Me

Passenger, Me : Turning 24 drawings into paintings into an animation

Having survived one of the most profound mental health challenges imaginable, I felt compelled to share my journey of resilience and self-discovery. Passenger, Me is a surreal and condensed portrayal of my personal triumph, drawn from my true story, Putting Down the Beast. It captures a time when I existed in a state of pure observation—merely a passenger in my own mind and body. Stripped of control over my actions, I was lost in confusion, largely due to a lack of knowledge and understanding of the illness I was facing. It was a harrowing period, but in time, I realized that my mind wasn’t just breaking—it was breaking open, rebuilding itself from within.

As I began to make sense of my experiences, I gained a profound appreciation for the extraordinary nature of the human mind. We, as humans, are remarkable survivalists, capable of deciphering even the most perplexing challenges. What once seemed incomprehensible gradually became clear.

The patterns of my life—both constructive and destructive—began to reveal the story of how I became who I am. Shaped by my environment, nurtured by accumulated experiences, and influenced by generations before me, I came to understand how these forces molded my behaviors. However, through introspection, analysis, and the humbling of my ego, I found the strength to recognize unhealthy cycles. With newfound awareness, I made deliberate choices to break free and cultivate a more fulfilling life.

Life's path is riddled with patterns and it is your road you pave from the choices you make. 

"It's possible... Stay positive!" ... .. .... .. .