My experience during the workshop was very special. Galina opened a whole new perspective with self-portraits and a new spark of confidence. Being diagnosed depleted my self-confidence. I lost a sense of who I was as a person and even pictures became unrecognizable. I became disconnected with myself and with people. With Galina's presentation I felt that connection. In my personal journey I felt that I have not been able to connect with anyone because being diagnosed it changes people. During the workshop I loved how she made everyone feel included no matter how old or how young you were, she shared her knowledge making it accessible. Galina's aura is just beautiful, she creates a safe space for everyone to feel and embrace what we believe can no longer be loved, she sees beyond that. Reminds us that we are more then a perfect pose of a pretty face. Her workshop has truly inspired me to embrace my journey. All I can say is I wish I would have met her sooner during my journey because being diagnosed not having the words to express through journaling opened a new way of self expression with self-portraits.