“Having a soft heart in a cruel world is courage, not weakness” (quote by Katherine Henson) is a reminder to me to take pride in being a highly sensitive person and is the inspiration for this triptych. I created the series for the Recovered Futures Queensland group art exhibition in 2018, where artists with experiences of different mental illnesses exhibit their works in Brisbane City Hall Square. Each piece in this series highlights the importance of embracing emotions, and to encourage self-care, self-love, and finding the strength in softness.