CALL OUT / MY BODY PROJECT

Four years ago I began an incredibly frustrating, emotionally draining and all consuming journey to find a diagnosis for an abrupt and debilitating onset of abdominal and pelvic pain. Somewhere along the way my relationship with my body became fractured as my pain drove me into a corner of isolation and shame. If it weren't for the conversations I began to have about my body and women’s reproductive health with the women in my life, I would still be in that corner. 

So here I am, asking you to continue this conversation with me and share your story about your relationship with your body with others. I hope that this project will shed light on relevant issues that need addressing and help others find comfort in the realisation that they are not alone in their experiences, whatever they may be.

If you would like to be a part of this project, please email me at laura.amangen@gmail.com. Introduce yourself, tell me a little about your body experiences and why you want to be apart of this project. Your stories can be absolutely anything about your body (and your relationship to it) that has caused an impact on your day-to-do life, identity, mental health or relationships. 

Your participation in this project will include a 30mins portrait/photo session plus a short interview in your home, or anywhere you feel comfortable. These will then be published on my website (and when given permission by participants) may be submitted to print and online publications. 

I am based in Sydney, so unfortunately at this stage I am only able to photograph those located in Sydney, NSW. If you live elsewhere in Australia I would still love to hear from you as I do travel occasionally.

Thank you for your interest and I can’t wait to start this conversation with you!