3" vinyl rectangle sticker
 
From the crack of a wounded heart, a phoenix rises—fire becoming form, darkness becoming dawn. This piece speaks to the quiet battles so many of us fight within: the heaviness of grief, the sting of shame, the ache of feeling “too much” or “not enough.” The embers at the base echo rock-bottom moments, while the upward surge of flame becomes wings—proof that healing isn’t a straight line, but a climb through heat, ash, and courage.
 
I created this painting as a reminder that mental health journeys are not about perfection; they’re about returning to yourself, one breath at a time. The glow along the bird’s chest suggests the first spark of self-compassion. The spreading wings honor boundaries reclaimed, voices found, and communities that hold us while we mend. Even with the heart’s visible fracture, the light doesn’t leak out—it fuels the rise.
 
“Your breaking point can be your becoming point—tend the ember, and let it teach you how to fly.”