When there is tension, arguments and money problems, it's tough to do your work. Some people thrive on that. I don't.
There are some images that I will only use once, and not use again because they don't seem to really hit the nail right on the head, but there are some which are so strong they have to be reduced; sometimes just reusing them makes them stronger.
My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer when I was 13 and it was something we weren't really aware of as a family.