Fiona Bowring, Living, with Ruth (PORTRAIT 2023)

Ruth has a life-limiting illness and experiences a lot of pain. Still, if you met her today you may not recognise this private Ruth, guard down. She is determinedly upbeat, and far more likely to make you laugh out loud than cry.

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