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Unlike most artists, Van Gogh developed very slowly, beginning with work as an art dealer that exposed him to many great works. He undertook this work for several years, after which he spent time as a missionary for the Dutch Reformed Church. After that, he drifted for several years before re-turning home to his parents’ house, where he took up painting, largely self-taught with books on anatomy and painting. His great works all date from the later years of his life.

Devorah Fields, a former teen actress and model, is hiding out from her estranged, abusive husband in her childhood home in the Malibu hills. With every odd creak, she fears the worst—her husband’s return. Her father, a former Hollywood heavyweight turned con artist, is serving time in federal prison. Her mother, an English born actress, has fled to her home country out of shame and embarrassment.

Do you feel trapped in a never-ending cycle of negative self-talk? Do you find it difficult to prioritize self-care in your busy life? Are you battling feelings of loneliness and isolation, believing as though no one truly understands you? If any of these questions resonate with you, you’re certainly not alone. Many women struggle deeply with self-love, constantly battling societal pressures, imposter syndrome, and their own internal critic. But here’s the empowering truth: You can break free and unlock the door to self-compassion, acceptance, and profound self-love.