The Katydid…

The Katydid That Appeared in My Sickroom After My Therapist Killed Himself

2026

Mixed media art waste on canvas

My therapist killed himself while I was awaiting spinal surgery. I thought I couldn’t go on without his support. After my surgery, a katydid came to my room. It stayed until I felt like I’d be okay.

This piece appeared in Hunchback Gallery‘s Spirited Soiree.

You can read more about my surgery and my therapist’s death in the blog post “What I learned from spending 3 months in bed“.

Or, see more of my art.