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The residents at our Northwest Passage Prairieview program are capturing breathtaking nature photographs while gaining confidence in themselves and their abilities.
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"Blooming Into Reality" by Erin, 14  | Prairieview Nature Photography
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"Blooming Into Reality" by Erin, 14 | Prairieview Nature Photography

Reality is real. My reality right now is I'm living at NWP and my life kind of sucks right now. Reality is harder. Life isn't a walk in the path. It's more like trying to run in the water, it's all about fighting the current, fighting to stay alive. But when I think about my reality I ask myself "Is it worth the fight?" Yes, yes it is worth it, every day I get one step closer to being where I want to be, and being successful.

About Erin: "My name is Erin and I am 14 years old. My reality is that I am at NWP for my depression and self-harming thoughts. My dad died on Christmas Day, 2008 when I was six years old. I have had a lot of problems. Growing up with no father and a single mom is not a good childhood memory. I used to fight with my mom on a daily basis. I would not go to school or take my meds, those were the biggest parts of my unhealthy lifestyles. I grew up with no rules, even the ones people gave me I refused to listen to. Photography has helped me a lot. I actually take my time taking photographs. I don't just snap one and move one. I take my time. Nature is a peaceful way to cope with my depression. I feel free when I am outside. If I were to pick a favorite photo it would be "Blooming into Reality"."

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