How an artist learned to 'co-live' with the distressing voice in her head | Aeon Videos
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'Bridging the Gap' features Nina Ross and Meg Barrett examining Barrett's experience with VOR, a male voice she first heard at age 18. The film incorporates various media, including personal photos and Barrett's art, to depict her troubled evolution with the voice. Despite negative encounters with medical professionals who dismissed the voice as delusions, Barrett eventually recognizes VOR as a protective response to her past trauma. The film also raises significant questions regarding the blurred lines between mental illness and health, and the definition of reality in the spectrum of human experiences.
Nina Ross and Meg Barrett's 'Bridging the Gap' delves into Barrett's experience with VOR, a male voice that grew increasingly hostile, posing risks to her life.
The film integrates various media, including personal photos and Barrett's artwork, to illustrate her troubled relationship with the voice she named VOR.
Barrett initially faced dismissal from medical professionals, who regarded VOR as delusional, which led her to find an uncomfortable peace and recognize it as a protective response.
The film raises critical discussions about the boundaries of mental health, illness, and the nature of reality, challenging conventional perceptions of these concepts.
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