Deep within her womb, a web of memories lay tangled. Threads of joy and sorrow, of love and loss, were intricately woven together. The web was a tapestry of her life, a testament to the experiences that had shaped her.

But amidst the vibrant colors and gentle textures, a darker thread ran through. A thread of trauma, of pain and suffering. It was the thread of endometriosis, a constant reminder of the agony that had become her companion.

For years, she had tried to ignore the thread, to pretend it wasn't there. But it had only grown stronger, more insistent. Until finally, she had been forced to confront it.

With each passing day, she began to untangle the web, to tease out the threads of trauma and examine them in the light. It was a painful process, but also a liberating one.

As she worked, she began to see the web in a new way. No longer was it a tangled mess of memories, but a beautiful and intricate pattern. A pattern that told the story of her life, of her strength and resilience.

And when she finally emerged from the web, she was transformed. She was no longer the same woman who had been trapped by her memories. She was free, unencumbered by the weight of her past.

The web of remembrance still existed, but it was no longer a source of pain. Instead, it was a reminder of her journey, of the strength and courage she had discovered within herself.

This piece is apart of the 2026 International Women's Day Exhibition 'Her Voice: Stories of Strength & Identity'.