As a wizard, I have been fighting dementors all my life; for all you Muggles out there, it is fighting these pessimistic feelings and thoughts inside that bring me down every time. I always had a problem with my self image, never looking perfect, and I was very critical on my performance in anything in my life, particularly in school and work. It has progressively gotten worse in the past few months when I lost my father in his battle for cancer and my boyfriend left me during the same time.
During these dark times, I was sure I was under the Dementor’s kiss; however, I managed to get my feet back on the ground, but I did not do it alone.
Like Harry, it took me several months until finally my Patronus began to take form of a tiger. Tigers are strong, fierce, magnificent creatures which is the same qualities my roommate and my closest friend has. She gave me strength and helped me find myself again when I was lost in this world. One of the artistic ways I expressed my Patronus is via my makeup, having the same rich patterns and powerful gaze of a tiger.
- Mimy
