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"The walls speak, and nobody can hear it but us."

Over the past couple of months, I've been documenting Jenn and her children as they've navigated a move into a new home. For them, the transition is not just relocation, but a departure from a past shaped by drug addiction, domestic abuse, and shared trauma.

Selects from this ongoing project. by @sambrusven

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5 months ago

De’Asia holds her toothbrush, which she carried around the family’s home for two hours before brushing her teeth, on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, in Columbia. by @sambrusven

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a month ago

The Fliess Family - Aug. 31

De’Asia hits Niah in the face as the children play inside the family’s home on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, in Columbia. The children had just completed their first week of the school year.

De’Asia sprays herself in the face with a hose outside the family’s home on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, in Columbia. Temperatures in Columbia reached a high of 100 degrees that day.

Jenn talks on the phone with Neana as De’Asia looks at patches on the staircase wall where a neighbor repaired damage on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, in Columbia. Neana, who entered a rehabilitation program over the summer, called Jenn for support as she entered her sixth week in the program. by @sambrusven

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a month ago

St. Louis community holds vigil for Overland couple slain after deportation, for @stltoday

Juana Luz Alvarado, a friend of Nixon Giovanni Pérez Paz and Glendy Marisol González de la Cruz, collapses to the ground in tears at a memorial during a vigil on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, outside Overland City Hall in Overland. The couple was slain in Guatemala after being deported from the United States. Pérez Paz was deported last year, and González de la Cruz rejoined him last month with their three daughters.

Sara Ruiz, executive director of the Ashrei Foundation, lifts a sign that reads, “I am a human being," as attendees bow their heads during a moment of silence at a vigil for Nixon Giovanni Pérez Paz and Glendy Marisol González de la Cruz on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, outside Overland City Hall in Overland.

From left, siblings Starling, 8, and Josue, 4, embrace while playing in a foam pit on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, outside Overland City Hall in Overland after a community vigil for Nixon Giovanni Pérez Paz and Glendy Marisol González de la Cruz.

Milton Castillo, left, speaks during a vigil for Nixon Giovanni Pérez Paz and Glendy Marisol González de la Cruz on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, outside Overland City Hall in Overland.

Attendees embrace during a vigil for Nixon Giovanni Pérez Paz and Glendy Marisol González de la Cruz on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, outside Overland City Hall in Overland.

A child plays in a foam pit on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, outside Overland City Hall in Overland after a community vigil for Nixon Giovanni Pérez Paz and Glendy Marisol González de la Cruz. by @sambrusven

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2 months ago

Opening night of the St. Charles County Fair, for @stltoday

Rodeo competitors help a bull rider mount a bull before a ride during the rodeo at the St. Charles County Fair on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Rotary Park in Wentzville.

From left, Evelyn McDole, 12, and Harper Edwards, 12, hold hands while riding a swing ride at the St. Charles County Fair on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Rotary Park in Wentzville. The pair attended the fair to celebrate McDole's birthday and said they have been best friends for four years.

Parker Harlin-Sailors holds her dairy goat after competing in a dairy goat show at the St. Charles County Fair on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Rotary Park in Wentzville.

Spectators watch garden tractor and full-size tractor pulls at the St. Charles County Fair on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Rotary Park in Wentzville.

Cole Wright, 14, gives water to his pigs, Pink, left, and Flappy, with a hose at the St. Charles County Fair on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Rotary Park in Wentzville. Wright said the pigs are the two heaviest at this year's fair, weighing 379 and 400 pounds, respectively.

Colton Diehl, 6, competes in a youth garden tractor pull with help from his father, Brett Diehl, at the St. Charles County Fair on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Rotary Park in Wentzville.

Above, Tyson Davenport helps Tian Davenport, 8, feed goats and sheep at the St. Charles County Fair on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Rotary Park in Wentzville.

People attend the opening night of the St. Charles County Fair on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Rotary Park in Wentzville.

A crying child is lifted onto a sheep before a mutton bustin' competition at the St. Charles County Fair on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Rotary Park in Wentzville.

A bull rider hangs on during a ride at the rodeo at the St. Charles County Fair on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Rotary Park in Wentzville. by @sambrusven

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2 months ago

St. Louis City SC defeats Colorado Rapids 1-0 on late goal, for @stltoday

St. Louis City SC's Tomáš Ostrák (7) celebrates after scoring in the 83rd minute against the Colorado Rapids during an MLS match on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

Colorado Rapids defender Rob Holding (6) is shown a red card in the 12th minute during an MLS match against St. Louis City SC on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

Children play with bubbles outside Energizer Park before kickoff as St. Louis City SC hosts the Colorado Rapids in an MLS match on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC forward Simon Becher (11) and Colorado Rapids defender Noah Cobb (24) compete for a header during an MLS match on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC forward Simon Becher (11) collides with a Colorado Rapids player while challenging for the ball during an MLS match on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC forward Simon Becher (11) smiles after appearing to score against the Colorado Rapids during an MLS match on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Energizer Park in St. Louis. The goal was later disallowed.

St. Louis City SC hosts the Colorado Rapids during an MLS match on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC midfielder Chris Durkin (8) collides with a Colorado Rapids player while challenging for the ball during an MLS match on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC fans celebrate after Tomáš Ostrák scored in the 83rd minute against the Colorado Rapids during an MLS match on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC midfielder Tomáš Ostrák (7) scores against the Colorado Rapids during an MLS match on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

St. Louis City SC takes the field before facing the Colorado Rapids in an MLS match on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Energizer Park in St. Louis. by @sambrusven

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3 months ago

St. Louis residents seek relief from extreme heat, for @stltoday

From left, Sophia Hernandez, 6, Lyn'Den Beasley, Roman Hernandez, 9, Jessica Garcia and Kalani Cole, 5, play in the Spray Fountain at Kirkwood Park on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Kirkwood as temperatures climbed into the upper 90s. by @sambrusven

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3 months ago

Music at the Intersection on Saturday, for @stltoday

Left, Kaoir Hall, 8, loses her balance after skating off the edge of an outdoor roller-skating rink as her cousin, Madison Moore, 17, reaches toward her during the Music at the Intersection 2026 festival on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in downtown St. Louis.

Big Freedia performs at Music at the Intersection festival in St. Louis on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

Festival staff ride in a decorated golf cart during the Music at the Intersection 2026 festival on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in downtown St. Louis.

Killer Mike performs at Music at the Intersection festival in St. Louis on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

A festivalgoer spray-paints a community mural during the Music at the Intersection 2026 festival on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in downtown St. Louis.

The Miles Davis jam performs at Music at the Intersection festival in St. Louis on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

Festivalgoers browse vendor booths during the Music at the Intersection 2026 festival on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in downtown St. Louis.

Killer Mike performs at Music at the Intersection festival in St. Louis on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

LA LOM performs at Music at the Intersection festival in St. Louis on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

Festivalgoers dance as Big Freedia performs during the Music at the Intersection 2026 festival on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in downtown St. Louis.

Trackstar the DJ performs at Music at the Intersection festival in St. Louis on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

Taylahni Johnson, 5, skates on an outdoor roller-skating rink during the Music at the Intersection 2026 festival on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in downtown St. Louis.

Festivalgoers gather inside "Bloom," a sculpture by Adrienne Outlaw made from plastic bottle caps, during the Music at the Intersection 2026 festival on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in downtown St. Louis.

LA LOM performs at Music at the Intersection festival in St. Louis on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

The Pernikoff Brothers perform at Music at the Intersection festival in St. Louis on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

Aloe Compadre, 4, walks through a sprinkler alongside her mother, L. Irene Compadre, during the Music at the Intersecti by @sambrusven

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3 months ago

Cardinal Timothy Dolan returns to St. Louis, for @stltoday

Cardinal Justin Rigali, archbishop emeritus of Philadelphia and former archbishop of St. Louis, greets clergy outside Holy Infant Church following Mass on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Ballwin.

Clergy process down the aisle following Mass as members of the Knights of Columbus stand at attention with ceremonial swords during Cardinal Timothy Dolan's visit to his childhood parish, Holy Infant Church, on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Ballwin.

Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia of Italy speaks during Mass at Holy Infant Church on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Ballwin. Caccia serves in the Holy See's diplomatic service as Pope Leo XIV's apostolic nuncio to the United States.

An altar server carries a thurible through the aisle at the conclusion of Mass as members of the Knights of Columbus stand at attention with ceremonial swords at Holy Infant Church on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Ballwin.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan laughs during an interview at Holy Infant Church on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Ballwin. Dolan returned to his childhood parish to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood.

Parishioners attend Mass as Cardinal Timothy Dolan returns to his childhood parish, Holy Infant Church, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Ballwin.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan distributes Holy Communion during Mass at his childhood parish, Holy Infant Church, on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Ballwin.

Churchgoers gather for a luncheon in the parish hall following Mass at Holy Infant Church on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Ballwin.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan processes down the aisle following Mass at Holy Infant Church on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Ballwin.

Two nuns walk up the stairs outside the parish hall following a luncheon at Holy Infant Church on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Ballwin. by @sambrusven

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3 months ago

SIUE Solar Racing Team prepares for American Solar Challenge, for @stltoday

Nathan Siegel adds extra waterproofing to the SIUE Solar Racing Team's solar car trailer as the team prepares for the American Solar Challenge on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Fowler Student Design Center in Edwardsville, Ill.

Aaron Robertson, center, sits inside the solar car chassis as the SIUE Solar Racing Team prepares for the American Solar Challenge on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Fowler Student Design Center in Edwardsville, Ill.

Henry Jones places a solar panel on a table as the SIUE Solar Racing Team prepares for the American Solar Challenge on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Fowler Student Design Center in Edwardsville, Ill. It will be the team's first time competing in the challenge since 2018.

Linda Paslay, center, helps prepare the mold for the bottom half of the solar car's shell on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Fowler Student Design Center in Edwardsville, Ill. The shell will be made of carbon fiber to reduce the vehicle's weight while maintaining durability.

Max Laing, right, works on the electronic components of the solar car chassis with other members of the SIUE Solar Racing Team on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Fowler Student Design Center in Edwardsville, Ill.

Owen Benson, left, Patrick Rawson, bottom, and Linda Paslay, right, sand the gel coat on the mold for the bottom half of the solar car's shell on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Fowler Student Design Center in Edwardsville, Ill.

Aaron Robertson, bottom, sits inside the solar car chassis as Max Laing, top, works on its electronic components on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Fowler Student Design Center in Edwardsville, Ill.

Henry Jones, left, is helped by Garrett Ord as he attaches a microphone before an interview on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Fowler Student Design Center in Edwardsville, Ill.

Linda Paslay, center, helps prepare the mold for the bottom half of the solar car's shell on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Fowler Student Design Center in Edwardsville, Ill.

Aaron Robertson sits inside the solar car chassis as the SIUE Solar Racing Team prepares for the American Solar Challenge by @sambrusven

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3 months ago

The Lewis & Clark Fife and Drum Corps face crowds, heat and a stalled engine during the Riverfest Parade, for @stltoday by @sambrusven

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3 months ago

Fireworks and festivities in Twin Oaks, for @stltoday by @sambrusven

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3 months ago