Growing up with a Filipino mother and Indian father in Canada, Harlin D Souza shares an honest reflection on identity, language, and the quiet insecurities of not feeling “Filipino enough.” This personal essay explores what it means to belong—not through appearance or fluency but through intentional connection and self-acceptance.

Heather's Duncan's 'Thoughts of girlhood' explore joy and self-discovery in striking contrast. One bursts with the wild, fizzy delight of presence and girlhood; the other turns inward, questioning identity and embracing the quiet courage of starting again. Together, they reflect the emotional range of becoming.

From authors to mothers, each lesson we have been taught is one we hold close to and cherish. These moments of wisdom continue to shape us and how we view the world. Here are some inspiring women and how they have influenced our contributors. 

She knew they could not fathom her longings, mystifying like an eclipse....

Black girlhood has always been overlooked, misunderstood and often misrepresented. Yet, it remains powerful, vibrant experience that e...

As 7 p.m. approached, the intimate studio space slowly filled with people. Its warm, dim lighting became a refuge from the frigid Toronto...

A poem about change

The album is a rollercoaster of emotions that continues her story of love, loss, and self-discovery.

My reflection as a creative on International Muslim Women’s Day By Sania Ali Much like the difficulty of holding hot coals in your hands,...

Being warm has never looked so 'COOL'

Maybe in an alternate universe, I’ll attend Oxford. Maybe I already did. The dream, and my academic validation, still remain.

Embarrassment, insecurities, and the fear of not climaxing

It takes a very strong person to recognize, push through, and overcome that previous mindset

As humans, we constantly seek validation. But it should not be the sole reason for ambition.

By: Emma O’Connor “To Luc” was written with my friend, who had recently lost their father, in mind. It is mostly a letter to my past...

By: Kyana Alvarez Hello you, It's been a month since your charity saved me And allowed me to live free. Your sweet kindness liberates...

By: Emma O’Connor “I Love You Too” is for my father who ended his life in the Spring of 2018. This sonnet is written in the Shakespearean...

Your guide to a must-watch selection of holiday movies this winter!

A glimpse into the lives of Iranian women living in the diaspora after Amini’s death, through the perspective of a young Iranian woman.

Why “Nothing New (Taylor’s Version)” is an Early Twenties Anthem