​See the exhibition at Leeds City Museum from the

29th September - 25th October 2026.

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​In group sessions, women from our Breathe Free project have captured what recovery means to them, showing that healing can look different for everyone. ​Through the Photovoice process, women reflected on their journeys by reflecting on questions such as, "What shows your strength since starting or completing Breathe Free?", "What makes you feel safe or supported now?" and "What does your future look like now?" These questions encouraged women to capture images that reflected their experiences, their progress and the hopes they hold for the future.

Every photograph is deeply personal. They represent moments of courage, capturing peace, connection, freedom, or new possibilities. Together, these images remind us that recovery looks different for everyone and that even the smallest steps forward can hold great meaning.
 
The project was supported by the Breathe Free team alongside photographer Lizzie Coombes, creating a safe and creative space where women could explore their experiences and tell their stories in their own way, through their own lens.

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A big thank you to Take It Easy Lab for printing the exhibition and

Leeds City Museum for giving these powerful images and women's voices a space to be seen.

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You can access the whole collection of photographs here. Click to download

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