City: Brooklyn

Brain Injury: I was in college and was assaulted

Explanation of Mask: Blue color reminds me of drowning under water.  It’s on top because I feel like I’m underwater, being submersed and I can’t breathe.  The purple represents my depression.  It’s always surrounding me, and I cannot escape those feelings.  The green represents prosperity.  It’s the opposite of what I had expected for myself in life.  I had always looked up, wanting to strive for excellence and now I have to look down inside of myself.  Red is my blemish that I’m not proud of because it’s when I get mad or angry.  Yellow is wisdom you take away by going through such an injury.