Hero illustration for Sit Rep IJM, a personal essay on exhaustion, fury, and family love, IJM Photography

Sit Rep IJM

This is not a recovery story. It’s not inspirational. It doesn’t end with light breaking through clouds. This is a raw, unfiltered Sit Rep—written in the thick of exhaustion, fury, and familial love that persists despite everything. If you’ve ever smiled while screaming inside, resented the people you’d die for, or wondered why “self-care” feels like another chore—you’re not alone. No advice. No solutions. Just one photographer’s voice in the dark.

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Muted winter reflection AI-generated illustration for "Never Complain, Never Explain", an essay on seasonal depression and creative silence, IJM Photography

Never Complain, Never Explain

A raw, reflective post on seasonal depression, creative silence, and recovery. The IJM Photography blog explores acute depression, Franco-British identity, and the healing power of film photography. Honest writing about mental health, resilience, and returning to art—one frame, one word at a time—amid winter’s weight and the quiet journey back to self.

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