The summer of 2020 was a whirlwind of confusion. Fresh out of university, I found myself trapped in
the monotony of lockdown, unable to pursue my dreams or experience the “normal” life I had
envisioned. Living in a small suburban town felt increasingly suffocating, and I constantly found
myself asking, “What should I do? How can I break free from this cycle?”
Then, something unexpected happened. My face began appearing in the inboxes of close friends
and family in ways I had never intended to share. Suddenly, the people around me started
questioning who I really was, and I found myself wondering not just who I was, but where I wanted
to end up. How could I emerge stronger from this? We all make foolish mistakes, especially when
we’re exploring our identities and sexuality. But these actions don’t define us – what truly matters is
how we respond to life’s challenges.
It was during this time that the path ahead of me began to take shape. Professional opportunities
started to come my way, and a brief stint in Rome showed me that there was so much more to life
beyond that mistake. I finally had a chance to make my voice heard and follow my dream. And now,
here I am, living in Brussels – a city that has opened up new opportunities, introduced me to new
people, and offered me unexpected experiences. I’ve finally found my community, and for the first
time, I truly feel like I’m a part of something larger.
Over the past three years, my relationship with my body and sexuality has evolved gradually. When I
was living in Italy, I was always very open and adventurous with my sexuality, eager to explore and
never letting any new experience slip away. But it’s only recently that I realised what was truly
missing – a deeper connection with intimacy, something that can’t be shared with just anyone. This
journey of inner discovery has marked constant growth in both physical and emotional awareness.
This photoshoot was a meaningful step in my self-discovery – a chance to reconnect with my inner
self and rebuild the relationship with my body and sexuality, which had been shaken by my last
breakup. As I look to the future, my hope is to never lose the curiosity to challenge myself, to
continually step out of my comfort zone, and to embrace whatever comes my way with open arms.
