The Slip Of Life
A photo-essay following 45 year-old Claus Mogensen, a chronic drug addict
A photo-essay following 45 year-old Claus Mogensen, a chronic drug addict
Claus Mogensen 45 years old is a chronic drug addict who lives in Arhus,Denmark. Claus has been in and out of the psychiatric hospital for many years. The treatment did not only work on his mental health but also his love life, in 2004 while at the hospital he fell in love with 55 years Lene who was also undergoing treatment on mental disorder at the time. They both fell for each other and have been together for six years now. "I used to feel rejected and lonely but after meeting her , it made me feel appreciated and loved despite the fact that i have my addiction,"he says.
Playing a guitar with broken strings may be difficult, but to Claus playing to his own tune is what he enjoys most.
The dealer with tattoes sells cocain to Claus, the deal is done inside a public toilet.
Claus admits that he cannot perform any job without a dose of Cocaine fuelling his system.
Claus shows off his girlfriend's underwear and stockings which he is wearing.
Claus's older brother died due to an overdose of heroin.
Claus has been in and out of the psychiatric hospital for many years.The treatment did not only work on his mental health but also his love life,in 2004 while at the hospital he fell in love with 55 years Lene who was also undergoing treatment on mental disorder at the time.
Claus composed a song for his girlfriend, with emotion he tries to sing and play the piano for her.
"I used to feel rejected and lonely but after meeting her, it made me feel appreciated and loved despite the fact that i have my addiction," Claus explains about his girlfriend.
