https://library.missouri.edu/exhibits/files/original/b2dae901f50b3925d6142af8cbc8b293.png 4e1edefbd17f495daad6b62bc887cc72 https://library.missouri.edu/exhibits/files/original/3a5a477d0642f5faacab9ad478391b77.png 024b5cfc548130efae221e7518e6074d https://library.missouri.edu/exhibits/files/original/239071d20649025a2451fd0a5cc705ee.png c9734d094a0406486f39791104997b37 https://library.missouri.edu/exhibits/files/original/a097032f4cdd64b7aa2df1a03b2c5ed7.png cdd3321ecc74f91fd54050169bd08086 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VADS2025 Hyperlink A link, or reference, to another resource on the Internet. URL <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JNd6buNG21k?si=vuw4HyKaNUNc0ZFj" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource IM OK Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Moerschel, Steven Abstract A summary of the resource. IM OK makes a case for pain as a necessary path to healing. It dives into heartbreak and addiction, exposing their raw intricacies and unsettling parallels. The film unpacks the modern breakup, revealing how love can mimic the highs of a drug and how the emotional withdrawal from a person can mirror the come-down of something like an MDMA trip. Through Harper’s journey, we also witness the distorted realities drugs can create, blurring the line between authentic connection and chemical illusion. As Harper navigates feelings of limerence and falls for the world around her, the film asks: is love a cascade of neurochemicals, or something deeper? I’m a storyteller driven to explore complex questions like these, drawn to the tension between beauty and discomfort. For me, visual storytelling isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about truth. I believe that pain, when faced head-on, transforms. If ignored, it festers. IM OK embraces this, showing that healing often demands we sit with suffering rather than numb it. My work lives at the intersection of psychology, society, and health. Through short stories and visual media, I explore the undercurrents of human behavior, aiming to create art that resonates deeply and sparks reflection. I see art as a bridge—connecting people, ideas, and emotions—making the intangible tangible. I approach every project with care, research, and a commitment to truth, knowing that storytelling holds the power to shift perspectives and, ultimately, lives. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025