Cissy Shi

15, 18, 21

Growing up in a strict family made me very self-concerned for a long while. I used to be worrying about my body image, my look, and how people see me in every kind of way. Nothing I do Seems good enough. When it comes to intimate relationships, my hidden mental problems just emerged all at once. I suffered a lot during the past 3 years. I tried therapy, read books and articles about mental health, talked to friends… I tried everything I could think of to help myself get better and it worked. And now I am 21 years old, I love how I look, I accept who I am, I am confident about my abilities, I allow mistakes, I am doing things I’ve always wanted to do… 15 to 21, I discovered who I am and learned to love myself. This painting is to celebrate my growth during the years.