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Description ...or it's original title, which I've changed, was Shadow of Betrayal.


A deeply personal image, it reflects my feelings towards what I've going through this past year with my epilepsy, which more & more has become very out of control. It's now to the point where Gary comes how from work & instead of saying "Hi hon, how was your day ?" he greets me with "Hi hon, how many seizures did you have today "? Sometimes I know & can answer him, sometimes I don't.


Please, no sympathy, we all have issues, & things we have to cope with in this game of life... which is a crap shoot at best. Sometimes the way is clear and sometimes it's dark Right now, my way is dark but I fully expect it not to last much longer.


As for my original title, Shadow of Betrayal, yes, I do feel betrayed by my own body since it's out of my control so much of the time. But since I've been informed this year is supposed to be a year for positive change.... I've decided it's a year of positive changes for me too.



So, yes this is dark & yes... you really need to see it full screen to see the details, dark though they may be.

Enjoy.

(* sorry for the major whiny outpouring of angst, i was told it would be okay *)






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Comments: 32

JennDixonPhotography [2009-03-02 19:57:24 +0000 UTC]

We all get angsty, so it's ok. I'm glad you are expressing yourself through art!

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laurengary In reply to JennDixonPhotography [2009-03-03 04:03:37 +0000 UTC]

And you know what, I feel a little more positive too.

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lgmac [2009-03-02 00:56:29 +0000 UTC]

Lauren this is a great expression of what you are going through right now. I wish you much luck with things you have coming soon in your future. I can't wait to see your bright and shining image when you are feeling better. I love you and pray for peace for you. 's

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laurengary In reply to lgmac [2009-03-02 04:14:39 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Lauren, I know you do sweetie & I know things are going to go your way & mine. Love you too hon.

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lgmac In reply to laurengary [2009-03-02 17:12:54 +0000 UTC]

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et149 [2009-03-01 01:51:30 +0000 UTC]

Amazing! This reflects perfectly how I've been feeling lately myself... but for different reasons...

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laurengary In reply to et149 [2009-03-03 03:28:18 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you could find something in this that reflects something of yourself too Eric.

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et149 In reply to laurengary [2009-03-03 03:31:48 +0000 UTC]

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Discarn8 [2009-02-28 14:17:48 +0000 UTC]

And here I was thinking you were riffing off of Conway's Game of Life, like you find at [link] - only with more realistic, complex, and potentially self-contradictory rule sets...

And reading your description, I may be somewhat right. *wry grin*

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laurengary In reply to Discarn8 [2009-03-03 03:33:29 +0000 UTC]

You just may at that.

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Discarn8 In reply to laurengary [2009-03-03 03:48:56 +0000 UTC]

*chuckle* & *tip 'o the bowler*

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winklepickers [2009-02-27 08:04:54 +0000 UTC]

I like your picture.
OK. I won't ooze sympathy but you definitely have a problem.
My grandfather contracted epilepsy after breathing toxic smoke. That was a long time ago.
Good luck to you.

I agree. "A crap shoot at best". There's no sense in it.

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laurengary In reply to winklepickers [2009-02-27 22:30:23 +0000 UTC]

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21citrouilles [2009-02-27 04:37:32 +0000 UTC]

I love the rich tapestry look, and how you transcend your suffering in making something this lovely. I understand about health issues: this menopausal period and the anxiety/panic syndrome don't mix very well for me. I also love your optimism.

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laurengary In reply to 21citrouilles [2009-02-27 04:48:07 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Josette, I'm glad you liked the design, dark as it is. Yes, I know you've been battling your own health issues & it can be difficult sometimes, to say the least.

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21citrouilles In reply to laurengary [2009-02-27 19:53:25 +0000 UTC]

So true. It sometimes limits our life so much. Sometimes it makes me feel handicaped, and I feel sad that I can only contribute in fractions. For me, I prefer understanding in my issues than sympathy sometimes. I hope that I didn't give you yoo much sympathy .

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laurengary In reply to 21citrouilles [2009-02-27 22:40:23 +0000 UTC]

Are you going to the chat in #FantasticallyFractal at 6 EST ? Janet Parke will be there.

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21citrouilles In reply to laurengary [2009-03-01 09:39:32 +0000 UTC]

Oh, thank you very much sweetie for letting me know.

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laurengary In reply to 21citrouilles [2009-03-02 01:45:19 +0000 UTC]

That was Friday Josette, I think you got my message late, I'm sorry hon.

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21citrouilles In reply to laurengary [2009-03-02 03:56:11 +0000 UTC]

Don't worry sweetie.

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live2b [2009-02-27 04:11:56 +0000 UTC]

Yes, this looks tormented and I'm sorry you are having such problems. Hope things are brighter soon.

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laurengary In reply to live2b [2009-02-27 04:43:21 +0000 UTC]

They will be Ginny.

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Actionjack52 [2009-02-27 04:09:22 +0000 UTC]

Very dark and emotional Lauren! I feel for you hon, but it's going to get better, right? If you ever want to talk I'm all ears. s

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laurengary In reply to Actionjack52 [2009-02-27 04:44:01 +0000 UTC]

I know Larry, you've been there before & you will be again.

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Actionjack52 In reply to laurengary [2009-02-27 04:44:58 +0000 UTC]

Always for you sweetie!

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LaPurr [2009-02-27 03:31:17 +0000 UTC]

Life, in all its glorious chaos, is overshadowed and intruded upon at times by darkness.

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laurengary In reply to LaPurr [2009-02-27 03:35:11 +0000 UTC]

And that's what makes it so glorious... no ?

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LaPurr In reply to laurengary [2009-02-27 03:36:51 +0000 UTC]

Yes, and the darkness provides great contrast for when times are good. It's usually a delicate balancing act.

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laurengary In reply to LaPurr [2009-02-27 03:47:15 +0000 UTC]

Yes, it is. And oddly, you can appreciate both for what they are.... though I admit to appreciating the good times much more !!!

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Vividlight [2009-02-27 03:29:00 +0000 UTC]

i would say wonderful work. but i feel pain and fragmentation. great work

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laurengary In reply to Vividlight [2009-02-27 03:35:30 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Ed.

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Vividlight In reply to laurengary [2009-02-27 05:38:49 +0000 UTC]

so very welcome

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