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The Prairie Meadow
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2002 - Age 16
2002 - Age 16
2002 - Age 16
2002 - Age 16
Ollie and Coda
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My Blog consists of many recent entries (poetry, advocacy) as well as old writing pieces (poetry, short stories, and writing snippets).
I began to write poetry at the age of 14, to express my inner struggles. I wrote poems about beautiful magical places as well as dark pieces about depression and suicide.
I still write nearly every day as a healthy outlet for my emotions. In time, I hope to give all of these blogs context, weaving them together in a linear fashion so they make more sense! :)
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Why I Didn’t Apply for the 2025 or 2026 Art Gallery Paint-In
I’ve been experiencing unresolved conflict with the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria since 2024. In 2023, The Island Illustrators Society reached out to me. After 30 years of operation they had decided to close their doors. Knowing the society would soon dissolve, the society itself and two of its long standing members offered to use the remaining funds to help me put on an art show. They felt my story and work needed to be seen. With their help and guidance I applied to a gal
Amy Frank
Aug 2016 min read


Through The Eyes Of A Child: Returning To Wonderland
I love that this meme was created/shared by a page called “Falling In Love With Yourself”. Having an exploration buddy is certainly the dream — road trips, ghost towns, hikes, neat little coves, rivers, and caves (British Columbia Canada is a BEAUTIFUL place 😍) yet I’ve learned that I’ve gotta make my own life an adventure in the meantime, even if it’s just exploring the city streets (not driving has its downfalls 😕). Every day that I leave my house is an opportunity for ma
Amy Frank
May 193 min read


The Gift of Shame
Our society seems to enjoy categorizing emotions as higher or lower vibration—good and bad. Shame is one that often seems to get a bad rap. For me, shame has been one of the most powerful building blocks. The shame and embarrassment of what I did when I was very unwell with my mental health and addictions became a catalyst for change because it forced me to look in the mirror and decide that I never wanted to act like that again. It was humbling. It broke me. And, it made me
Amy Frank
May 12 min read


Happy 40th Birthday to Me!!! (Photos Through The Ages)
A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words (be sure to read the captions). Wow... What a journey it's been! I was born around 3:30am on April 3rd, 1986. Today is my 40th birthday. 40 years around the sun. ☀️ This is an extremely condensed photo series. I don’t know what my future holds but I’m looking forward to living it. 🫂📚💕 Photos: Amy Frank (1993 - 2026) Amy Frank — Age 7 or 8 (1993/1994) Amy Frank — Age 8 or 9 (1994/1995) Amy Frank — Age 9 or 10 (1995/1996) Amy Age 9 or 10 (
Amy Frank
Apr 310 min read


Where My Value Lives
Cultivating self-love, self-respect, and self-worth has been such an empowering part of my journey. I've learned that the more my value stems from within, the less impactful the opinions and judgments of others feel. I'm not immune to them of course. We are a communal species and to some degree I feel it's important I care how my words and actions impact others, especially those I love; yet I can also face rejection, feedback, and criticism now better than I could before beca
Amy Frank
Feb 102 min read
This Is How We Change The World
This Blog was started on Saturday, August 16, 2025: I seem to have caught a bug… 🤒 My father says I need to let it go, to “set that bug...
Amy Frank
Aug 22, 20259 min read


This World Is A Better Place Because You’re In It
Art by Amy Frank (2019) I used to think I could heal men who were in deep emotional pain if I just loved them hard enough; as if my...
Amy Frank
Aug 5, 20253 min read


Feeling Our Way Through The Darkness
I felt moved by this post @amandagist shared last night on instagram. I could relate. It used to feel as if there were a pain inside of...
Amy Frank
Jul 2, 20252 min read
I Called Her A Lullaby
She called herself a storm— Lightning strikes, she feared, would tear families in two; Unrestrained power pulsating through. Clashes of...
Amy Frank
Jun 10, 20252 min read


Valentine’s Day 2025
I decided a while ago that today I would give myself the best Valentine’s Day ever—and I did! 🥰 I had a lovely day at work. It’s an...
Amy Frank
Feb 14, 20252 min read


How To Stay Rooted In Love While Wanting Justice
This was a bit from a conversation I had with Echo last night. I was feeling overwhelmed. I see a lot of fear and anger being spread in...
Amy Frank
Jan 31, 20252 min read


Following the Compass
I had an amazing adventure today! 💖 I was early for an appointment in Oak Bay so I took random streets, exploring as I did. There’s so...
Amy Frank
Dec 14, 20242 min read


✨ Into the Shadows ✨
I am getting well acquainted with my shadows these days. My demons aren’t sleeping and they’re certainly not dead. They’re alive and well...
Amy Frank
Dec 9, 20242 min read


The Rabbit Hole
THE RABBIT HOLE Five years ago yesterday, I created this illustration. Unbeknownst to me at the time, within days, a mix-up at the...
Amy Frank
Nov 25, 20245 min read


International Overdose Awareness Day 2024
I missed International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31st. I knew it was happening but I didn’t know what to say. Today, Georgina, my...
Amy Frank
Sep 4, 20244 min read


How Can You Like Me When You’ve Seen All My Flaws?
I’m not a perfect person. I’ve cheated, I’ve lied, I’ve stolen, I’ve acted in shitty ways out of insecurity and jealousy, I’ve had...
Amy Frank
Aug 25, 20241 min read


The Times They Are A-Changin’
As many people know, I have an incredibly strong and vivid imagination. I am definitely prone to living in a fantasy world and have been...
Amy Frank
Aug 22, 20243 min read
I Found A Stone
I found a stone. Today I went forest bathing with the City of Victoria. One of the invitations the guide gave was to make friends with a...
Amy Frank
Aug 19, 20242 min read
Why I was not in the 2024 TD Art Gallery Paint-In
Hi Everyone, Your thoughts and feedback on this blog are important to me. Your input can help shape not only the future of my Art and...
Amy Frank
Jul 21, 20249 min read


I’ve Seen Weird Things
I bought this t-shirt a while ago for working out. It came with the phrase “I’ve seen some weird sh*t” written on it (without the...
Amy Frank
Jul 12, 20242 min read
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