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Meet the inspiring group behind the moving anthology.
Today I am here to discuss their latest project, but first, theres introductions to be made.
The phrase wearing many hats doesnt begin to cover it.
Not many publishers could withstand what this came with, she explains.
It was more than just getting these girls together and writing.
There were actually writing workshops… and constructive, passionate discourse.
There were tears, too, she adds.
Working onGirlhood Unfiltereddemanded a new kind of vulnerability.
I was reading everyone elses [essays] and now it feels weird.
I feel like I cant look at people no more, she exclaims, I know too much.
Its like Im looking at everyone naked now, I dont like it!
Another round of giggles, naturally.
Shaw found that the excitement she once felt about lessons was replaced with apprehension at being constantly observed.
I think a lot of my healing took place in my room, she tells me.
Those walls came to symbolise security.
Ashworth, a softly-spoken 18-year-old, also needed convincing.
Ashworth prefers to use dictation to translate thoughts to text, and pennedIdentity Crisis Of A Misfitthat way.
As a result of her creative process, humour is infused throughout.
Goodes11 Stopstraces the train journey from school to where she feels most at home: Brixton.
So I thought, how long does it take me to get to Brixton?
How long does it take me to see the people who make me feel comfortable?
It takes me 11 stops, it takes 31 minutes.
If she didnt start Milk Honey Bees, none of us would be writing.
Theres so much we wouldnt have been able to do without her.
So I keep telling her you literally just set the foundation, were building off of you.
you’ve got the option to also support and donate to the workIyereand her team doesvia GoFundMe.
This article was originally published onNovember 17, 2022
