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  • Gabi Pérez – Our Mind; A Weapon « burn magazine

    Gabi Pérez – Our Mind; A Weapon

    Gabi Pérez Our Mind; A Weapon. [ EPF 2017 – SHORT LIST ] My father often talked about wanting to end his life. He felt trapped on Earth, in his body, but mostly in his mind—our most powerful …

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    During our journey, my father learned about, and introduced me to Project Semicolon; a “non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and love for those who are struggling with mental illness, suicide, addiction, and self-injury.” We joined the movement, and I held his hand as he got his first tattoo, a semicolon on his left arm. I have no doubt that, even on the darkest days, my father fought relentlessly for his life. However, the ending to his story was traumatic and unexpected.