You someone else’s rapist lean back in client chair shadows of survivors indented behind it is difficult not to want to hurl you from that sacred place…… Read more “Someone else’s rapist – Candice Louisa Daquin”
Further Musings on Shame – Christine E. Ray
shame such a short simple word, really, representing such a complex array of emotions societal messages bodily sensations shame painted behind my eyelids obscene graffiti I can…… Read more “Further Musings on Shame – Christine E. Ray”
Legacy of Shadows – M.A. Morris
“Mama, why have I not ever seen you cry?” To answer, How do I even try? Do I say it is the miles of years Walking with…… Read more “Legacy of Shadows – M.A. Morris”
Malevolent Melody: a collaborative piece by the curators of Blood Into Ink
Aurora Phoenix Your Urgency Pierced My Marrow with vanilla milquetoast pleadings you spun a web the envy of Arachne smeared in syrupy cajolery – I supped on…… Read more “Malevolent Melody: a collaborative piece by the curators of Blood Into Ink”
Why We Still Will Not Be Silenced- Christine E. Ray
Adapted from a post published October 13, 2018 I am a writer, an editor, and publisher with a background in clinical social work and neurodegenerative research. I…… Read more “Why We Still Will Not Be Silenced- Christine E. Ray”
Janitor’s Closet – Julie Weiss
I never realized darkness contained mass. Mrs. Doyle, my Physics teacher, would be dumbfounded. It feels like a stack of bricks on my chest, crushing my lungs.…… Read more “Janitor’s Closet – Julie Weiss”
I Have Spells of Uneasiness From Start to Finish-Kindra M. Austin
I traveled over the great Atlantic because I was a sane woman, standing at the edge of my very own flat earth, who knew what it was…… Read more “I Have Spells of Uneasiness From Start to Finish-Kindra M. Austin”
Introducing Sisters of Indigo Light
Welcome to Sisters of Indigo Light, dedicated to the healing and empowerment of sexual harassment and sexual abuse survivors through creative expression and community. Sisters of Indigo…… Read more “Introducing Sisters of Indigo Light”
Forced to Dance – Lani Larson
It was her seventh birthday but she found her attention stolen. So many balloons everywhere. Some shiny, some dark with the smell of rubber. Each one was…… Read more “Forced to Dance – Lani Larson”