birthday card to coworker and birthday card to daughter from father show that embracing one’s past strengthens the present

"birthday card to coworker" and "birthday card to daughter from father" are two works that independently explore women’s inner lives yet are thematically linked. "birthday card to coworker" portrays her inner awakening through quiet, nuanced imagery. In "birthday card to daughter from father", fractured imagery conveys the delicate evolution of self through reflection. "birthday card to coworker" and "birthday card to daughter from father", separate yet connected, reveal the arc of feminine self-discovery and reconciliation. "birthday card to coworker" and "birthday card to daughter from father" capture the tender journey of growth and emotional healing. In "birthday card to coworker" and "birthday card to daughter from father", the characters’ vulnerability mirrors our own.