Tag: female poet
Jennifer Abcug recounts her anxiety through poetry after waking to the news of Donald Trump’s presidency
Creative Writer Rachel Hanson pens a poem “Intersectional Ally” to tackle privilege and oppression
Sumayyah Talibah uses poetry to stand against discrimination in today’s political climate
Returning artist Viki Mealings tackles Privilege in new poem “Other People’s Children”
Angela van Son addresses privilege and stigma in her new poem “Back In The Day”
Welcome Jade Bryant as ASLI’s Newest Team Member
Writer and poet Janeen Pergrin Rastall speaks to ASLI “I believe that creative work can inspire people to endure, to have hope and to express their dreams and despairs in a positive way”.
Joyce Savage is on a mission to end stigma associated with BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder) and uses poetry to manage her own mental health.
Esi Yankey speaks to ASLI about domestic violence and PTSD and says “I am firmly committed to speaking up on topics that too many people remain silent on.”
ASLI Team Member Becky Saunders “My journey in a nutshell” – Mental Illness, Health and Recovery
Bipolar poet and visual artist Tracy Henham says ““Art saves lives” and “art creates change” are two very true statements in my eyes, art saved my life and through art I have managed to change my circumstances, my way of thinking and personal goals. Without Art I would not be here on this planet”.
Despina Skordilis speaks of her poetry and depression “Art saves lives and can create change as it has saved me many times, resuscitated me, brought me back to life”
ASLI Interview with Writer and Yogini Hannah Hilton “Art literally saves lives. I know from my own experience that by creating art- it has saved me from the dark abyss I was in”.
Bipolar Sufferer Catherine Williams “I cannot write happy poems, it does not work with my moods”.
ASLI team member Becky Saunders talks about the female stereotype of the “Bunny Boiler”
“Educating a Girl is one of the Most Powerful Ways to Change the World” Tasnim Hossain Explains her Reasons for her Poem “Teachers”
Laura Grace Weldon Speaks About an Alternative Education Called Free Range Learning and Why she Uses Poetry to Communicate our World
