In Malawi, I used to write my name in dust on trucks, hoping my mother would see my loopy cursive and realize that I was alive. - Clemantine Wamariya

My body is destroyed and my body is sacred. I will not live in that story of ruin and shame.

It’s the journey of digging deep into yourself and the things you discover if you only dare to dig deep into your memories, your relationship, and your thoughts. It’s been such an incredible journey, but thank goodness I was not alone in it. So many people feeding me, listening to me, editing, hosting me—so it’s not been alone.

We’ve created these categories that divide us as humans, and in doing that, we miss each other. I want to bring people together and remind everyone that they have permission to know themselves and others beyond labels.