Love More

This is a film that dives into the depths of darkness. I created this during a time where I felt imprisoned in both my body and mind. Unknowing of how to navigate a long journey of addiction recovery and just beginning my transition. It was a darkness I had not known before. No light at the the end of the tunnel. I was just discovering the ways to break through barriers that had kept me from the world my entire life. This is a song that found its way into my orbit at a time when I needed it most, written and sung by one of my favorite artists, Sharon Van Etten. I found solace in this song. A shift in my nervous system when I would listen. Music is a language and I was hearing my experience echoed back to me. I don't always believe in the promise of happy endings or tying things up with pretty bows. But I do believe there is light to be found and witnessed when we can stop. When we can be still. When we can listen. It's there. I have learned to embrace the darkness inside of me and honor the parts of my life that it holds. There is no light without darkness. There is no recognition of great love without loss. It all makes me love. It all makes me love more. Love better, love kinder, love softer, love infinitely. Love is at the center of it all. Love is freedom.