Echoes of Queen

 Some people are still alive today because they found art before destruction. Read that again. “ How many times have people used a pen or paint brush because they couldn't pull the trigger? ” I came across this quote, and it has been sitting heavily on my chest for a very long time now. At first glance, it sounds poetic. But the deeper you think about it, the heavier it becomes. Because behind so many poems, paintings, songs, sketches, stories, photographs, and melodies... was someone trying to survive themselves. Art is beautiful, yes. But sometimes beauty is born from unbearable things. Some people did not create because they were simply talented, even if that is undeniably what we see on the surface. Some created  because they were drowning. The writer who fills page after page at 2AM trying to silence the chaos happening inside their mind. The singer pouring pain into lyrics they could never explain out loud. The artist sketching endlessly because drawing or painting felt ...

This piece explores how our past can shape us, and how we still hold the power to shape ourselves. Selene's story, while fictional, reflects the reality of many who silently carry trauma. it's just a reminder that healing isn't about erasing what hurt us, but about reclaiming our voice and rewriting what come's next. if you've wondered whether your past defines you, this is for you. Let this be a soft nudge; you're still becoming, and you get to choose what that looks like.  The past never truly leaves us. It echoes through our thoughts, sharpens our reactions, and sometimes distorts the lens through which we see the world. From the moments of joy to the deepest scars, the experience we carry often shape who we are - at least that’s what  we've been  led  to believe. We are a tapestry woven with threads of yesterday. Each encounter, each choice, leaves an indelible mark, a shadow resonating within us. The weight of our past, both grand and subtle, whisper st...