Still Standing

By Mercedes Blair

Can a broken heart find healing in abandoned places?

Still Standing: Time Passed Through Us Differently is a photographic memoir about what remains after life-altering change. For years, my dog, Jazzy, was my anchor and inspiration as I documented decaying ruins. When she passed, my world went dark, and my camera's shutter snapped shut.

For years, I photographed buildings that were slowly falling apart while, in many ways, my own life was doing the same. Now, I look at those photos differently. Time is bringing down those old houses while I'm finally building a life worth living.

This book navigates the wreckage of grief, serving as a visual reminder that light can pierce even the deepest ruins. It reveals how, through therapy and a new companion named Izzy, I stepped out from behind the lens to rebuild my life.

If you've ever loved deeply, lost completely, or found hope in unexpected places, this book is for you.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1775131378
• ISBN13: 9781775131373
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"