2021, you have been a nightmare gift. One of the hardest years of my life, yet I hold such intense gratitude for the gifts you have given.
You taught me that I have more strength, resilience and courage than I ever thought possible, yet you humbled me and at times brought me to my knees.
You cleared my vision, allowing me to trust my intuition more than ever. Taught me that I don’t have to ask anyone’s permission to speak my truth. That my voice is mine alone.
I have watched those I love struggle, but equally have seen them flourish and grow. I have been blessed with such incredible support from loved ones and strangers alike.
You challenged me as an artist, making me so vulnerable that it scared the shit out of me, but I did it anyway.
The world has at times felt very, very dark, and I thought it was more than I could stand. But stand I did.
I thank you, 2021, as we move forward into a new year. You were a badass bitch but then so am I.
And I thank every single one of you who have given me your love, support and solidarity. It does not go unnoticed, and means so very much to me.
Sending blessings of love, health, healing and light to you all for 2022
📸 Carolyn Cole for @latimes
#newyear #gratitude #2022
#houseofthedragon were just warming the throne for the real Queen 👑😝
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Look what I just found in the dusty recesses of my phone!!! #sneaky #selfie on the #ironthrone #gameofthrones #fbf #rip #ros #allbeatup #forthethrone 👑⚔️💔
Thank you for having me @officialfaberge for the unveiling of the incredible #gameofthrones egg 😍✨
Jewels @officialfaberge
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Many people are scared of the word suicide. I certainly know I used to be. Having lost a number of friends and my aunt to suicide, the word embodied so much grief, anger and confusion for me. And then piled onto that there was shame and guilt from the times I found myself thinking about suicide. When I heard the word I felt scared and alone.
It wasn’t until I trained as a volunteer for the @samaritanscharity answering calls on their hotline that I was taught the vital need to talk openly about about the subject, especially when it feels the hardest. To ask someone straight up, “are you thinking about suicide?”. These frank questions do not ‘put the idea’ into someone’s head, in fact, research shows it actually lowers the rate of suicide. When we make it ok to have these feelings, and normalize these discussions, it is far less alienating, scary and isolating for those grappling with thoughts of ending their life.
This #suicidepreventionmonth please take some time to look at the resources in my bio about how to start talking to the people in your life about suicide, and what to do if someone shares their thoughts of suicide with you. You might just save someone’s life 🖤
*** If you are currently in crisis please check out my story for a list of helplines ***
#worldsuicidepreventionmonth #bethe1to #mentalhealthawareness #suicideprevention #suicide #onelifelostisenough
at last
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📸 Nolwen Cifuentes for @rollingstone https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/marilyn-manson-abuse-allegations-1256888/
Link in story 📸 Carolyn Cole for @latimes #latimes https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2021-11-05/marilyn-manson-esme-bianco-sexual-abuse-allegations?_amp=true
Today I am going to show you the print of my first ever poetry release, YOUR PAGE 😍
It’s a limited edition run of 120 copies; each one comes numbered and signed by myself and is unique, being printed on handmade paper created from upcycled newsprint telling my own survivor story.
The poem is letterpress printed by hand by the incredible Cara F. Franson and it comes presented in vellum wrap tied with gold string and wax sealed with the Ashborn Press emblem.
I am so thrilled with how this collaboration has turned out! Each piece truly is a work of art created with love and dedication.
A portion of the proceeds go towards Eve’s Collective, supporting the next artist in seeing their own healing, transformative work realized in print.
Tag in the comments 👇🏻somebody that you think needs a copy or better yet gift them one! 💝 link to purchase in my bio 💕
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Your page
Sweet child, far too early
to pick up this book
These tomes far too heavy
for even a look
Each woman you know
Each one you can name
Has carried them forward
with guilt and with shame
Their stories writ for them
by monsters of men
But now it’s your time
to pick up that pen
So burn with your grief
weep with your rage
Just don’t let his ink
dry on your page
~ Esmé Bianco
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YOUR PAGE is now available as a limited edition broadside print on my website, link in bio
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I’m so excited to be here today to announce my first ever poetry release. The first poem that I’m releasing out into the world is called YOUR PAGE.
I wrote YOUR PAGE for a very
special young lady in my life.
When she was sexually assaulted last year, I found myself lost for words and yet there was so much I wanted to express to her. And that’s when YOUR PAGE came pouring out of me. And what started as a love letter from one
survivor to another soon became a rallying call to all survivors. To reclaim our narratives, to raise our
silenced voices, and to write the next chapter ourselves.
It seems only fitting that the first poem I send out into the world be one that means so much to me. So I send her out to you with
all my heart, soul, strength and might.
Esmé
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YOUR PAGE is now available as a limited edition broadside print on my website, link in bio
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Definitely doing something wrong here 🥴 please share your tips on learning bar chords ⬇️ my arm, hand and fingers are killing me!!
Oh hey! It’s a fire-breathing-rabbit socks kind of a day 🐰🔥💪🏻
Oh, it’s good to be alive
I see your spirit rise up like moon dust and scatter as stars across the sky. I see your bright white light burst into all the colours of the rainbow. I hear your laughter whisper in the wind. But I’m just not ready to say goodbye, sweet angel 💔
I see your spirit rise up like moon dust and scatter as stars across the sky. I see your bright white light burst into all the colours of the rainbow. I hear your laughter whisper in the wind. But I’m just not ready to say goodbye, sweet angel 💔
I see your spirit rise up like moon dust and scatter as stars across the sky. I see your bright white light burst into all the colours of the rainbow. I hear your laughter whisper in the wind. But I’m just not ready to say goodbye, sweet angel 💔
The Black Rabbit of Inlé comes for you. Still my fav #halloween #flashback
The Black Rabbit of Inlé comes for you. Still my fav #halloween #flashback
#bts with from “V is for Versatile: a Puscifer Concert Film featuring music from the V is for…era” which is out today for streaming! Check @puscifer for all the details @carinaround @iamthebriefcase @matmitchell #puscifer
#bts with from “V is for Versatile: a Puscifer Concert Film featuring music from the V is for…era” which is out today for streaming! Check @puscifer for all the details @carinaround @iamthebriefcase @matmitchell #puscifer
What an honor it was to sit on a panel with these inspiring women for a thoughtful discussion about domestic violence this past weekend. The panel followed @mlangford723 stunning short film The Three Phases of Isa @thethreephasesofisafilm 💜
#domesticviolenceawarenessmonth
I’m delighted to finally share with you my first poetry release. I wrote YOUR PAGE for a very special young lady in my life. When she was sexually assaulted last year I found myself lost for words, and yet there was so much I wanted to express to her. That’s when this poem came pouring out of me. And what began as a love letter from one survivor to another, soon became a rallying call to all survivors. To reclaim our narratives, to raise our silenced voices, and to write the next chapter ourselves.
It seems fitting that the first poem I release into the world be one that means so much to me. I send her forth to you with my whole heart, soul, strength and might,
Esmé
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YOUR PAGE is now available as a limited edition broadside print on my website, link in bio
@ashbornpressofficial
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