Catherine Black, Danielle (PEOPLE & PORTRAIT 2024)

Danielle has been living with Chron’s disease and an ileostomy bag since her teenage years. She celebrates that some days are hard and that it has taken a long time to accept her body and everything it does for her. And she is fabulous, inside and out. She’s a beacon, reminding us that regardless of society's views on imperfections, our bodies are remarkable, beautiful and strong. Over our few hours together, she explained that even in the hard times, humans are not alone and through our little moments of courage, inspiration flourishes.

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