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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