In this piece I depicted myself wearing a sculpture crafted out of chicken wire. The sculpture represents the bundle of thoughts that usually occupies — and sometimes overwhelms — my mind. This past year, anxiety has become an increased struggle for me. It is as if my mind is set to overdrive, constantly churning with thoughts. These thoughts feel overwhelming at times and they cast a shadow over my day, and myself. Anxiety is scary. It is scary because it feels as if the person closest to you, the person who knows everything about you, now has the ability to tear you down; you cannot hide from your own mind. However, anxiety has also taught me some valuable lessons. I have learned to be patient and gracious with myself; I have learned that it is ok to be vulnerable; I have learned that I am capable of so much more than my doubts. Anxiety has juxtaposed my life because I have learnt how to be both strong and vulnerable, scared and confident. Anxiety has taught me that I am worthy of love because of who I am — and that is enough of a reason.