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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AI-generated illustration of a family portrait with sick father-in-law in a hospital bed, hero image for "Mon beau-père, ce héros", IJM Photography

Mon beau-père, ce héros

A bittersweet final chapter from our trip to Brittany—where a rogue mussel, a warm family lunch, and a hospital visit intertwine. This piece reflects on changing roles, quiet heroism, and the passage of time, with humour, tenderness, and a toast to a man who may be fading, but remains the man.

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