02/16/2026
I was asked to spotlight one of Hope's creations this morning.
"This painting shows generations of people who were hurt and became harmful to others. As they go down, they become less distorted and monster-like. The chain represents how trauma can be passed down through families.
The two figures at the bottom represent me and my mom. We are different from the others. We are still connected to the past, but we are not becoming the same monsters.
This piece is about breaking the cycle and choosing to become something different, even when you come from pain. It's about Hope.
In my eyes, she has already won.
