denial
a subconscious refusal to cope with reality
shock
a state of disbelief and numbed feelings
the 7 stages of grief
The Seven Stages of Grief is a photography series that explores grief in the context of racial injustice, visually representing the stages of shock, denial, guilt, bargaining, anger, depression, and acceptance through symbolic portraiture. The project was later commissioned by Creative Spirits Behavioral Health for grief therapy workshops supporting families, including those impacted by the loss of Breonna Taylor, and continues to serve as a tool for reflection, empathy, and healing
the pain is perceived as your own fault
guilt
desperation to trade feelings with a sense of relief
bargaining
anger
a deep hatred for the circumstances
a time of loneliness and reflection on what's lost
depression
acceptance
the gradual process that moves towards hope
