For me, wings represent more than freedom. The butterfly is a sacred symbol of the soul to me. I also consider it a reminder to myself to connect all parts. When I started therapy, I drew a picture that was half a butterfly wing and half a bat wiing (with no body of to hold them together) that represent my perception of myself. Since then, I have drawn many pictures of myself with butterfly wings, and different wings symbolize different aspects of myself that are currently very compartmentalized / dissociated. I draw symbols on the wings that are personally meaningful for me and represent aspects of my Self. The butterfly's body connects all the wings together and makes them a whole and beautiful being. For me, this is a great symbol.



Plus, I like Angel wings since my name is Angela, which means Angel. And my T's name is Angel, too, so I like Angels even more! lol!



Angela