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 …
Why are you censoring my femininity? by Vrinda Jotwani
Shoulders, calves, thighs, belly, side breasts, breasts, body, skin, bones, why are you censoring me, why are you censoring my femininity? How does a body …
Naming a Heroine by Mackenzie
To the girl in the middle of the Stanford Rape, You deserve a name. You are more than ten syllables. I will call you Bella. …
Hallowed Ground by Martina Dominique Dansereau
You are spread across the floor, flattened out, his hands smoothing the parchment of your skin. The contours of your body form continents. He lies …
Review: Asking For It by Louise O’Neill
About a year ago, I discovered the author Louise O’Neill. Her books have become some of my favourites, and I’d like to share why — …
Why Everyone Needs to Watch ‘The Hunting Ground’
Survivors can not be the only people concerned with this issue. Last year a documentary premiered at the Sundance Film Festival about the rampant occurrence …
The Story Behind ‘The Way I Used to Be’: An Essay by Author Amber Smith
I’ve always felt a need to explore the tough subjects — trauma, violence, social justice. These are the issues that fuel me creatively. They are …
She Called Rape by Victoria
Warning: graphic content. This is a true story about the most traumatic thing that has happened in my life. Even though I have suffered the …
It’s Not Me, It’s You. by Hannah Leigh
The door slams, a picture plummets to the floor, tears leak onto my cheeks. This time I’ve done it. He’s gone. He’s gone and he’s …