Death by thousand cuts

This project is a contemplative photographic series exploring the psychological impact of small "t" trauma, the repetitive, chronic relational stressors and emotionally overwhelming situations that, while not life-threatening, permanently erode one's sense of safety, worth, and identity. Unlike capital "T" trauma (acute, singular events), small "t" trauma encompasses emotional neglect, rejection, toxic relationships, and repeated humiliation that accumulate into deep psychological wounds.

Close-up of a man with a beard reaching out and touching a wooden surface in darkness, with faint light highlighting his face and hand.
A man with a beard and tattoos on his hand appears to be in a state of anger or frustration, with his teeth bared and eyes wide open. Someone's hand with a tattoo on the thumb is gripping the man's face.
Close-up of a man's face with intense expression, beard, mustache, and gray hair, against a black background.
A man with a long beard covers his eyes with his muddy hands.
A digital artwork of a man with a beard and long hair, holding a tablet, with a cracked and weathered surface overlay on his face and hand, set against a textured background.
Close-up of a person's eye and surrounding skin, showing fine details and wrinkles.