“I don’t care which careful slice of history you choose to cling to, there is no part of being human that does not include the death spectacle: the resort to killing, through war or “justice” or revenge. Curious ways of practicing our humanity, we humans have.”
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Lidia Yuknavitch is an American author born in 1963. Her works are known for their profound emotional depth and unique narrative style, exploring themes of identity, gender, and human experience. more
“In a world dominated by screens, stepping offline is a subversive act of self-care and rebellion.”
“Grief is as natural as breathing and as essential as community.”
“I have yet to meet anyone who was born into a body they are attracted to.”
“For human beings need to be put together more than they need to be taken apart.”
“Consumption isn’t just about what we take—it’s about what we give back.”