Editor Samantha Freedman shares a poem about the roots that nourish her and the roots she has grown for herself.

Contributor Emma Woodruff shares a piece reflecting on the OWN IT x Bossier art gallery in anticipation of the OWN IT summit on March 30th, 2019.

Editor Maya Silardi shares a reflection on the recognition of how an aspiration to a mythic and savior love somehow seems to replace the love we hold for ourselves.

Editor Sienna Brancato shares a raw and beautiful poem inspired by “The Burning of Paper Instead of Children” by Adrienne Rich.

Editor Taylor Kahn-Perry shares a poem in honor of the student climate strikes worldwide on March 15, 2019.

Editor Leina Hsu shares a playlist focused on the muses at the heart of a song.

Editor Eliza Dunni Phillips shares a piece about the liberation and atonement she finds through the act of writing.

Editor Sienna Brancato shares a poem exploring the confusing boundaries of connection.

Contributor Danielle Guida shares a beautiful essay about embracing the scars that shape us.

Editor Samantha Freeman shares a piece about everything left unsaid and the accompanying cycles of anger, resentment, love, and forgiveness.

Editor Aden Choate shares a poem reflecting on loneliness, dreams, and the imminent awakening.

Editor Natalie Chaudhuri shares a piece just in time for Valentine’s Day.