MORNING PORTRAIT 11
PATRICK BENKO

patrick benko might be the most hilarious, cool cat to grace this planet. we spent the morning joking about our swollen morning eyes and discussing big red.
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patrick loves his smile. he loves how he is able to connect with other people. those two things go hand in hand.
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it's a beautiful thing when our physical features complement our natural talents and ability. patrick, thank you for teaching me this and thank you for being my #swolltroll ♥️
 

MORNING PORTRAIT 11
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at a certain point you have to find yourself. you have to stop believing people's perceptions of who you are, and start move on, moving forward.
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he still wakes up some days and is critical of himself. but those days are becoming less frequent, few and far between.
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his struggles have shaped him, made him who he is. he is grateful for the person he is and the person he is becoming. 
 

MORNING PORTRAIT 11
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he loves his clean, minimalist home. the way he dresses and the way he decorates go hand in hand to create a complete picture of who he is.
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his home is minimalistic, but his personal style reflects how he loves his life. quality is key.
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suffice to say, patrick is mrs. doubtfire from the 1993 hit mrs.doubtfire. a struggling single dad (to himself) half the time, and a british old woman in drag the other half.