Mothers anticipate the bittersweet, but when I opened my throat, she shut my mouth. Children are so wild. Stuffed it with cloth. Then, she sent …
The First Time by Skyler Jaye Rutkowski
The first time that you ignored my “no,” I have a distinct memory of my stomach churning and twisting and curling and contourting into a …
I Am Not My Mother by Mahima Kapoor
You are the horrid moon that seeks to wreak havoc inside me, with a rope you pull me to you, and I let you, and …
Clutz by Megan Tyler
i fall down all the time things slip out of my hands my keys her hand the glass dinner plate still intact and fractured her …
5 Signs of Emotional Abuse You Need to Know
Let’s get real about emotional abuse: It’s real, and it’s really dangerous. Emotional abuse destroys your confidence and your ability to trust others. It can …
How to Get Away with Murder by Anoushka Chawla
Step one, is rudimental Yet fundamental, establish yourself As the authority, an epitome of Power, and wisdom, but proclaim Your approach as egalitarian. Step two, …
people as burning buildings by Nicole Deardorff
Some people will always be burning. Girl, your lungs are not ashetrays. Neither is your heart. That doesn’t make you weak, it makes you human. …
To Him, From the New Me.
About this piece: As a teenager, Prithiva suffered abuse in her first relationship. After 5 years that relationship ended. This is a letter back to her …
The Hiding Place by Rachele Farrugia
It’s not my fault. It’s not like I had time to study, or even do any homework. It’s not like I wanted to fail seven …