Zofia Zauer
Tell us a little about who you are and what brought you here.
Perth girl who lived in the east for a very long time. Back now 8 years after leaving behind a relationship that nearly destroyed me, physically, mentally, financially and any other way it could. Had previously been a dancer but that was put on the back burner during marriages, children, divorce etc. A little dance studio opened up near where I was living in East Perth and I went to the open day. What has happened as a result of that day – I found community, support, somewhere to release my creative spirit without fear or criticism. I found my safe space with disco balls 🪩 I found love for myself and my body.
What invisible or visible part of your story do you wish more people understood?
CPTSD isn’t visible and while you can rest your nervous system or take medication for anxiety, nothing prepares you for your full body response to a trigger like the cologne in a crowd of people that your former partner wore. Still brings me chills.
How did it feel to be photographed as part of Desire Lines?
I was absolutely honored when Maz asked if I’d do Desire Lines. My story isn’t special, unfortunately these days with the rates of DV I’m just a number. But Maz made me feel seen in a safe space. With a disco ball!
This art is not for sale.
People’s pain and hardship cannot be commodified in this space. This space exists simply to inspire anyone who is struggling to cope or searching for a way through.
The art is a gift from myself and every participant. These images capture a moment in time that allowed us to realise that our pain has given us something priceless:
Wisdom and resilience.
They form the desire lines we walk as we move through each new storm we face, again and again.
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