I am not always what you see

I do not cry in public
I do not let people see when they hurt me
I do not share my emotions unless I trust you

Throughout my life, I have been accused of being snobby or standoffish or cold or bitchy. I am none of those things. I have very real feelings and emotions but simply choose to only allow a select few in. I am not comfortable opening myself up to many people, and the only people that really understand me are my husband, my parents and my sisters. I love them all dearly and trust them completely.

This shot is for the Me Every Week Emotion challenge...
http://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/8289/me-every-week-monday-5-12-september-emotion
and the weekly Surrealism theme...
http://365project.org/blog/weekly-theme-surrealism

[Mcdougall]

Very powerful shot. And I know how hard it was for you to even post this know how you don't like to show your emotions. You are a wonderful person and I love you very much.

I love the duplicity in this photo. Subtle but so well done. Fav.

[Margaret Gozzard]

This is a great shot and thank you for trusting us and letting us see a little of you

[jsl0082]

This really must have been difficult for you to post. Very brave E. Love you.

[Moony]

Wow! Wonderful shot - love the B&W! We all wear masks and this shot shows you seeing yourself without the mask, I think. Wonderfully composed. Love it! Fav!

[Alecio]

This is beautiful, you really showed emotions with this photo

[Princess Fairlane]

Wow! Very emotional shot! beautiful :D

[Nat Stuart Perks]

raw and emotive....great shot!

[Kerri]

This is beautiful!!

[joey d.Muli]

excellent photo-like the contrast on the image-long/short hair,with/without necklace-etc etc..a fav !!

[Amy Spada]

Nice one! Very well composed!

[Cheyenne Rebecca ツ]

Very creative!!! Well done :)

[La.Sk]

Beautiful shot.

[Nadine]

Brave and raw, very good. Fav.

[jerry plume]

Awesome selfie!

[Craig Mitchell]

Ooohhhh egad egad egad, I have a very similar idea to this which I havent executed yet! You have done it perfectly, great mood here and love the processing!

[Danielle Greenwood]

great shot, know what you mean!

[Michelle]

what an emotional shot. very powerful. and looks great in b&w. I understand what you mean.

[Rebecca Briggs]

this is a beautiful shot and i love the sentiment behind it. fav for me..x

[Michael Elliott]

Wow excellent photo oozing with emotion. Really well done.

[Sheralee S]

Love it! Love that you were able to share yourself with us.

[Geertje K.]

Wow, this is so powerful! you are so brave to share this, I feel honoured! A fav of course!!!

[robinwarner]

you are very talented my friend...this is such an emotional shot

[Amy G.]

Very emotional shot!

[Harsha]

awesome shot for the theme!

[Pepita Liang]

Such bold and raw shot!!! Brilliant concept and execution!!

[Lisa Pouncy]

Great entry into both themes. I'm struggling to come up with anything this week so well done xx

[stephanie dp]

raw and very compelling.

[mimo]

wonderfully expressive portrait!! I really do love this!

[Kd Wallis]

wow. this is a very emotional and strong photo!! you captured how you feel so perfectly....amazing.

[Juliette Packham]

thanks for sharing your self with us...really strong image

[Louise]

This photo really touches my emotions and makes me think too, fav.

[Charlene Barker]

Strong image and commentary

[Shanne]

great shot and commentary

[Courtney]

Compelling and I love your words

[Mcdougall]

Congrats! PP!

[Donna Edwards]

Wow, fab shot!

[Roville]

very creative! like it!