Letter From The Editor
“ Vulnerability is the least celebrated emotion in our society .” — Mohadesa Najumi
Like many of our private experiences , these pages encompasses moments of striking vibrancy as well as striking pain . To our readers , I need to preface that this issue is not an easy read or quick visual experience ; as individual truths of sexual assault , discrimination , and depression are made evident throughout this collaborative project . There is something deeply beautiful to me about our contributors trusting us with their many truths , which makes it possible to pair the honesty of injustice with equally honest experiences of growth — of fulfilling intimacy , of pride in one ’ s identity , of happiness as resistance , and more .
The dynamism in content and contributors makes this job as your EIC soul-fulfilling . I ’ m elated to have realized this vision for a publication over the past three years , and to have an incredibly thoughtful , hardworking , and talented team to continue this work into the future . Gratitude gratitude gratitude is what I could write about for days .
On that note — thank you , the reader , for joining us . Let ’ s celebrate vulnerability , creativity , and visibility together .
With love ,
Jasmine
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Letter From The Editor
“Vulnerability is the least celebrated emotion in our society.”
— Mohadesa Najumi
Like many of our private experiences, these pages encompasses moments
of striking vibrancy as well as striking pain. To our readers, I need to
preface that this issue is not an easy read or quick visual experience; as
individual truths of sexual assault, discrimination, and depression are
made evident throughout this collaborative project. There is something
deeply beautiful to me about our contributors trusting us with their
many truths, which makes it possible to pair the honesty of injustice with
equally honest experiences of growth — of fulfilling intimacy, of pride in
one’s identity, of happiness as resistance, and more.
The dynamism in content and contributors makes this job as your EIC
soul-fulfilling. I’m elated to have realized this vision for a publication over
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