Medicated for your Protection – Portraits of Mental Illness LIMITED ...

Rose comes from Austin, Texas and has been a resident of HarborView for twelve years. She was not sure of her age but she sharedthese stories about herself. She has three children, spent time in prison,used drugs and alcohol, and sometimes suffers from depression.She told me that her kids never visit her, but that her daughter isgetting married soon. Rose used to be a dancer, run track and field,and do gymnastics. “I completed four years of college, and I havebachelors, masters and doctorate degrees.” She also claims to be aCPR expert. Her goals are to get married, have her own apartment,and be on the cover of a magazine. She likes modeling, fashion, andhaving her pictures taken. “I want to be Lady Flex and win a bodybuilding championship.” She was very stylish and often put extratime into choosing the right outfit for our photo sessions.124