Through The Picture Photography

"It puts a lot on the individual in order for them to improve...and that's hard," she said, as we spoke more about the unique difficulties of an invisible illness. Megan, however, has worked on how she handles the visibility of her own struggles. "I'm not going to get others to stop stigmatizing [my mental health] unless I stop doing it," she explained, and referred to a facebook post she had made on the topic of her own depression. As we talked, she realized and pointed out that she was playing with her ring, a frequent habit. "It's called a claddagh ring. It's like an Irish family tradition, they're supposed to be passed down..." Megan, who has Irish heritage, told me that her grandfather has one, and she got one for herself. She continued and explained that which hand the ring was worn on and which direction it was facing can also traditionally indicate relationship status. For her, the ring has become a comforting item. "It's a reminder of the good things I have," Megan said.