In the dark places where sadness lives, sometimes love is the only thing that survives.
In this piece, Teo — one of our youngest hosts — shares a heartfelt preface, introducing Dark: the part of us who carries all the feelings we weren't allowed to have.
After Teo's words, Dark speaks for themselves

This is the beginning of our story.
It is told from the perspective of Lux and Maxie — our earliest selves — and describes what it felt like before we were born, what changed, and how we were protected.

It's not a scientific story. It’s a heart-memory, made of sensations, feelings, and a truth that

A reflection on surviving chronic trauma and the complicated legacy of abusers. Shade explores the duality of despair and hope, light and darkness — and how the Fam honours all parts of themselves in the journey toward healing.

A poetic reflection on the forging and unravelling of identity in the aftermath of trauma. From forced roles to reclaimed selves, this is the journey of a plural system finding strength in collective love and self-reinvention.

This poem came from a place between belief and despair. It touches on spiritual trauma and the longing for something that never was. Shade’s voice guides us through a landscape where dreams feel like lies and hell is just living — and surviving is the spell we cast.
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I am Shade

A short, haunting poem from Shade — a poetic voice from the Fam — exploring fear, identity, and the comfort of darkness in a world that demands light.

Anger and rage are experienced very differently by different members of a Collective. Here Teo, a child "alter" shares their perspective.

Navigating community as a plural brings unique challenges, lessons, and moments of hope. In this deeply personal piece, The Fam shares their journey of finding connection, healing, and balance while exploring the complexities of survivor spaces, empathy,

The best lines of this poem:

One day by chance, I forgot to hate,
and I felt the love of my inner Self.
It was quiet and patient, warmly embracing,
a hand on my shoulder, a rock to lean on.

Breaking the Silence on CSA and Conversion Therapy

CSA and conversion therapy are two of the most devastating traumas a person can face. In this post, we break the silence and explore the lasting impact of enduring both, while shedding light on the resilience it takes to survive.

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Illustrations by Teo & Alex 🖤

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Poem by Shade and Illustrations by Teo 🖤

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