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What started as a personal outlet— a space where I could ventand process my emotions— became something so much bigger. It turned into a safe space, not just for me but for others who needed to feel less alone. When I was 24, I lived through the hardest year of my life. My grandmother became ill and passed away, and for the first time, I felt the deep, aching loss of someone I loved. Even though I was surrounded by people, I still felt incredibly alone. I kept thinking, No one understands what I’m going through. When I
BRANDON MARSH
Boy Wonder Hiraeth—"A homesickness for a home to which you cannot return,a home which maybe never was; the nostalgia, the yearning, the grieffor the lost spaces of your past." Growing up as a military child, goodbyes became all too familiar. Moving across the country every few years became the “norm,” I naturally learned how to cope by forming new friendships wherever I went. Every destination played a role in shaping who I am today and might explain my natural ability to connect with others. My love for modelling began on a random weekday when I decided to go
Shannon
What Changed Me? There were two moments that changed my life: When I was fired from my job (it was unfair and messy and a story for another day) When I opened my own shop two years later. I don’t take experiences or interactions for granted. They always shape how I navigate my life, work, and who I choose to align with. As painful as that first moment was, it turned out to be the greatest gift the universe could have given me. It revealed who truly understood me, what I value, how I identify as a person of colour,
Katsuhiro Kojima
Which moment changed your life? The moment I bought my first DSLR camera completely changed my life. I started taking it with me whenever I went out and found myself exploring new places more often. Even when I’m just walking through the same streets I usually do, I pay attention to how the light hits everything around me. It makes my daily life feel like I’m always on a little adventure. Since I got into photography, life has become so much more enjoyable. Since I took that shot "After Work", I’ve been obsessed with chasing light and shadows around Toronto. These days,
Jaehee Cho
What Changed Me? I can think of many moments that have had a great impact on my life—some happy, some sad—but I believe the moment that truly changed me as a person was when I picked up a tattoo needle for the first time. I remember telling myself: This is it. No more giving up.No more bargaining, negotiating, or procrastinating I wasn’t a strong person, nor was I someone who usually finished what I started. But somehow, when I grabbed that tattoo needle, I felt no anxiety. I was so determined, and I knew I wouldn’t break the
