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Hi Maha, thinking about profile photos I’d go for playful rather than silly and then explore the difference. I use a picture of Leslie and me in front of a rail yard switching engine painted up as a character my grandsons recognize from books and cartoons. Could say I’ve combined the roles played by myself in the picture. For the sake of safety it’s more important to openly discuss not just how a person might make themselves vulnerable with their choice images–especially young women, but also to allow themselves to talk openly with others about being victimized or bullied. Imperative that people don’t feel isolated or unable to seek help because they fear revealing something they did that was “foolish”, embarrassing or revealing of weakness / immaturity. This might be too serious but feeling alone will defeat you and anything that makes you pull back into place without resources for rescue is stupid bravery.

I like your picture with your Dad. All strong people are not alone in themselves.