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52 of you project - 2021

In 2011, I took part in a self-portrait challenge, where I took one self portrait a week for 52 weeks. On a whim, I began it again for 2021… I didn’t realise I would be documenting the year my marriage ended. It started well but slowly and surely ended up being the most difficult and heart-breaking year of my life!

13/52 : JUST BE YOU

April 1, 2021

Just be yourself?

Ok cool. But it’s a lot. Are you sure?

Fine. Here’s me.

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In 52 of You Tags 52 of you, self-portrait, white top, faces, just be you, close up
← 14/52 : HOW ARE YOU FEELING?12/52 : PERSPECTIVE →

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THE JOY GUIDE PODCAST - SELF-PORTRAIT PROJECT 2025

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007 - The Experiment
007 - The Experiment
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004 - The Freedom of Letting Go
004 - The Freedom of Letting Go
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003 - The Sign (AKA My Rage Cry To The Universe)
003 - The Sign (AKA My Rage Cry To The Universe)
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002 - The Mindset Shift
002 - The Mindset Shift
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001 - The Existential Crisis
001 - The Existential Crisis
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“23 OF ME” SELF-PORTRAIT PROJECT 2023

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“52 OF YOU” SELF-PORTRAIT PROJECT 2021

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52/52: WORD OF THE YEAR (revisit)
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41/52 : FEAR
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31/52 : ADORN
31/52 : ADORN
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13/52 : JUST BE YOU
13/52 : JUST BE YOU
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3/52: SMILE
3/52: SMILE
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1/52: INSTAGRAM VS REALITY
1/52: INSTAGRAM VS REALITY
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52 of You Project
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ARTICLES TO INSPIRE

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THE DECK IS FUNDED!
Aug 17, 2021
THE DECK IS FUNDED!
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The Power of Self-acceptance (& 3 Tools To Get You Started)
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The Power of Self-acceptance (& 3 Tools To Get You Started)
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Five Steps To Creating On Purpose
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Five Steps To Creating On Purpose
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