An online collaborative project to inspire people out of depression and into their dreams by revealing the misconceptions of loneliness through media and interaction.
This Is My Story, What Is Yours?
Photography saved my life. There was a time in my life when I was extremely lonely. Anxiety would numb my body and break ties between my mind and vocal cords. An endless loop brought me down a dark path, and I fell deep into depression. I lived out every alternative in my head, worried about what could be. I lost precious time and I lost myself... That is when I found photography. Always searching for the answer in others, I realized it was within me the entire time. The One Project began as a journal of creative expression, a visual notebook of my thoughts and feelings hidden out of view. Photography gave me a voice and I found a way to talk about this dark time in my life. By taking photos of the people in my life and combining our stories, I was able to shine light on the darkness and provoke thoughts in myself and others. The thoughts turned to words and a conversation began.
We are becoming more interconnected as the Internet develops and technology progresses, yet the space between us seems to grow as a result of impersonal connections. People appear to stress more over losing phones than friends. I believe this is what is holding many of us back from achieving true happiness and realizing our dreams; it is what held me back.
We hold on to these thoughts, emotions, and experiences burying them deep inside, suppressing them, and numbing ourselves with drugs, alcohol, and media. We can no longer be left with our thoughts as they scream out to us to be expressed—we lose ourselves—but there is a light that shines within us all. Find that light inside of you, let it shine, and share it with others. Most people are willing to open up and reveal the fact that they deal with the same struggles; you just need to be the one to take the first step.
The mission of The One Project is to inspire people out of depression and into their dreams. By telling stories of loneliness, depression, anxiety, and other mental health struggles, and allowing people to connect through their own experiences, this Project can create change. The One Project changed my life, and it can change yours as well.
The One Project is not only stories of personal struggles with mental health, but also a conversation, community, and call to action to inspire change.
Join the conversation and apply to have your story told! We can inspire through our interaction.
Bryce Evans, Founder +
LUSH Cosmetics + The One Project: Erase Bullying Campaign
We believe that loneliness is the foundation for many issues, including bullying. The One Project has teamed up with LUSH Cosmetics on a North American anti-bullying campaign titled "Erase Bullying" based on a story and concept from The One Project. Click here to learn more and follow the campaign!
Workshops
Inspirational + interactive workshops taught in schools to provide an educational and empowering experience to students so that they better comprehend causes and solutions for bullying and mental health issues. Beginning in Vancouver, BC, Canada in 2013/2014.
If You Need To Talk
Please reach out to the services below. The One Project is an educational tool and supportive community, and knows some great organizations that offer free services and counselling if you need help or just someone to talk to. It gets better!
Kids Help Phone | 1-800-668-6868 | Call Now Canadian Mental Health Association Befrienders Worldwide International Association for Suicide Prevention
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 1-800-273-8255 | Call Now S.A.F.E. Alternatives for Stopping Self Abuse | 1-800-366-8288 | Call Now
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“‘Back To One’ was a huge eye opener for me because I lived that moment! The photo captured everything, all the emotion in a single shot! It wasn’t the best feeling, but The One Project made me realize that I am a stronger person because of that moment and I’m enjoying every moment of life that’s handed to me.”
Testimonials
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“Bryce states, “Photography saved my life,” and I believe that both his own individual process — and the resulting interactive website for The One Project he designed so that others can now do the same for themselves also — are excellent examples of the power of Therapeutic Photography to help people explore their own situations photographically and find hope and healing as a result.
”Photography can be a very powerful means of confronting problems and providing a way to overcome and survive them. Bryce Evans has started a vital conversation, using photography as his language for activating that dialogue.” -
"'Back To One' struck a note with me in the terms of someone leaving without a goodbye, leaving after a fight and "fading" away into the world to never be seen again."