Helani Davison is sharing her compelling autobiographical story of riches to rags—and the struggle to come back

Saltspring Island artist and performer Helani Davison has created an autobiographical performance—including narrative, poetry and anecdotes—called Daughter of Chaos. The performance draws on her personal experiences with mental illnesses, addictions and poverty. Helani told the Victoria Times Colonist that  she doesn’t think that mental illness and addiction should be anonymous. Her belief is that there would be much more healing if society could speak openly about it.

Davison continues to focus her recovery on a holistic approach to mental and physical health using on-going psychotherapy, nutritional therapy, exercise, spiritual pursuits, meditation and mindfulness practice. She says, “My work as writer, artist and social advocate feeds my soul. By helping others, I help myself.” She is currently developing an autobiographical book with the same title as her performance piece—“Daughter of Chaos”.

We speak with Helani Davison.  394_april_19_2012_sm

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