shadow girl is a poem by Daniela P Camejo Sanchez. Her writing is about toxic and abusive relationships, and more importantly, losing yourself because of them.
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Dear baby – by Daniela P Camejo Sanchez
“Dear baby” is a poem by Venezuelan writer Daniela, and addresses infertility and miscarriage.
A reunion
It’s a hazy September evening, the kind where the air is a warm pillow and the day passes slowly, like a wasp drunk on spilled beer. I step onto the busy pavement outside the office, insects trying not to sway into each other’s paths, when I see the top of Tom’s head sticking out of the swarm.
You should smile more
How do you feel when a stranger tells you to smile?
The Realities of Eating Disorder Recovery: interview with Abbie Jackson
Abbie Jackson is a 22-year-old actress and writer from the UK, striving for change in the way eating disorders are portrayed in the media. We interviewed Abbie about her project Recovery, a short film about the realities of eating disorder recovery in adults.
Raising awareness of Domestic Abuse during Covid-19: interview with Kaitlyn Boxall
Kaitlyn Boxall is a 21-year-old independent film director from Welling, UK. She has recently released a film called Behind Closed Doors, which has received international praise for its realistic portrayal of domestic violence. We caught up with Kaitlyn to discuss her filmmaking and work in encouraging women to speak out about their experiences.
Muscle Memory – by Sophie Raoufi
This is a short story of a reunion between two ex-lovers. It describes the relatable feeling of returning to past moments, and the empowering realisation that some relationships are best left in the past.
(Slightly less) SadGirl 2020: a year in review. Part 2
From navigating a new job whilst working from home, swiping on dating apps to meeting IRL in 2020’s summer of love, Katie shares the second part of the year in which she learned how to be herself again.
Mental Health and the Film Industry: interview with Ella Greenwood
Ella Greenwood is a 19-year-old British actress and filmmaker. She works as a mental health activist and is an ambassador for teen mental health charity, stem4. We caught up with Ella to interview her about campaigning for better representation of mental health in the media and getting into the film industry as a woman.
SadGirl 2020: a year in review. Part 1
As a graduate, it’s not uncommon to place yourself under what feels like an unsurmountable level of pressure to find a job. But what happens when you land a new position, only to be plunged into working from home? This is the first part of Katie’s year in review.
Afternoon Delight 