Timon Benson celebrates the particular bond he has together with his dad

Like many first-generation immigrants, John’s life hasn’t been easy. At 26, he moved to the United Kingdom from Kenya, in search of a pathway to check, acquire monetary mobility and expertise a brand new tradition. “He worked his way up as a Nurse,” Benson explains. “He became an expert in mental health and went on to manage different departments. The work suited him because he’s incredibly caring. He took the job very seriously, putting in a lot of additional hours, understanding that people relied upon him and the decisions he made affected people’s lives and livelihoods.” As John received older, his well being started to fluctuate, leading to loads of time spent out and in of the hospital. Through these difficult occasions, the digicam gave Benson a strategy to cope with the overwhelming actuality of his father’s diminishing well being.

In January, after a lot rumination, John moved again to Kenya. His life within the UK had grow to be quiet and remoted, accelerated by redundancy from a job he devoted his life to. “One night, we sat together and had an honest conversation about his relationship with the two countries,” says Benson. “I reflected back to him the juxtaposition between his solitary life in the UK and his extraordinary social life in Kenya. He fills a room when he’s there, and everyone’s delighted to have him around. As he gets older, it becomes a question of where you would rather spend the rest of the time you have.”