“I think I largely write for myself to stay alive, and I bring all of my friends and selves into the room when I write.”

“Our younger selves need us to do this work. They are waiting on us to feel our anger deeply. They are waiting on us to free their shame.”

“I approach the page every time knowing I choose to speak, I choose to share my truth, and there is always space, time, and an audience that are seeking and needing voices like mine.”

“The richness and sensitivities in our stories lead the call to offer care and dignity to one another. When we honor each other’s stories, we lay the groundwork for the world we dream of and believe in.”