Written ANONYMOUSLY Trigger Warning: Sexual abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Rape, Graphic content The story published below is a reflection on my domestic sexual abuse as a 14-year-old in high school. No names will be published. The purpose of this piece is to grow confidence in telling my story and acceptance of what happened toContinue reading “Was I Raped? My Untold Story”
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When Will the Gym Become a Safe Space for Everyone?
Written by Layla Hakim Trigger Warning: Mentions of sexual harassment and assault While a place we go to work on ourselves and feel better overall, it is unfortunately common that the gym can quickly turn into an environment of discomfort, caution, and anxiety for many of us. It might not take much – a fewContinue reading “When Will the Gym Become a Safe Space for Everyone?”
The Phenomenon of Being Called ‘Female’
Written by Kaitlyn Crane I recently had a conversation with some guy friends about language used to describe women. I was the only woman at the table and they began a discussion about if it’s worse to call a girl “woman” or “bitch”. They stopped and turned to me to ask my opinion on it.Continue reading “The Phenomenon of Being Called ‘Female’”
My Love/Hate Relationship with Being Introverted
Written by Layla Hakim Growing up, I absolutely hated when people called me an introvert. I took it almost as if they were calling me the scum of the Earth. I remember when my family would call me introverted, I’d do everything in my power to convince them that I was, in fact, the mostContinue reading “My Love/Hate Relationship with Being Introverted”
a room upstairs
Written By: Maya Graham In a room upstairs Sitting there looking at my hands Sitting here playing with my hair And I know they just don’t care Can’t see me, can’t hear me And maybe That’s what I want Banging on the floor Knocking Fists bleeding On the door Pounding on the glass Bruises areContinue reading “a room upstairs”
hospital bed
Written By: Maya Graham so when i’m gettin old and rotten kinda sorta falling apart and feeling forgotten promise you’ll be there kiss my forehead and give me a hug even though you know you’ll never be able to do enough the nurses will learn your name the coffee shop across the street will startContinue reading “hospital bed”
I Wish
Written By: Maya Graham I wish I was better. I wish I was stronger. I wish I was more like them. I hear those words in my head- weak. lazy. not trying hard enough. selfish. procrastinator. abnormal. sick. I can never be enough. I don’t feel like I’m the person I want to be, toContinue reading “I Wish”
To the Women in Arts and Humanities
Written by Colette St. Aubin —You are also smart Twisting words untangling Roots of stories untrue and true Instead of merely stating “fact” —You also have value Working with your hands Stained with paint and plaster Instead of chemicals and oil —You also understand the world In a different way Asking people questions Instead ofContinue reading “To the Women in Arts and Humanities”
The American Black Girlhood
Written by Edinna Obaseki The American Black girlhood is being between your mother, sister, aunties, and somebody’s knees. Leaving smelling like a whole lot of Blue Magic and knockerballs clinging. It’s having a nice dress for every Sunday service that falls on a holiday. It’s white socks with ruffles and an oiled face. Black girlhoodContinue reading “The American Black Girlhood”
The Roots of Country Music
Written by Maya Graham When most of us think of country music today, we think of well… a lot of white people. The country music space is predominantly white, mainly singing about family, love, heartbreak, religion, community, and struggles in life. And don’t get me wrong, I love country music- the way country artists actContinue reading “The Roots of Country Music”
The Revival Zine 