Emily Dickinson was one of the most prolific and original authors of her time. She constantly challenged the existing framework and definitions of poetry by…
Pulitzer-winning poet Galway Kinnell says the poems he wrote were rarely addressed to anyone in particular. An exception was made, however, when a student of…
In her spoken word poem “In My Favourite Memory of Her,” Reagan Myers reflects upon the beautiful moments shared with a friend who died by…
“On the Shortness of Life” was written by Seneca, a prominent Roman philosopher, politician and playwright who lived from 4 BC – 65 AD. In…
Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has always incorporated her own lived experiences into her art, and the song Marjorie was no exception. In Taylor’s latest album, Evermore…
Alex Markwell is an undergraduate student at York University who is currently studying psychology and has a previous degree in film. In collaboration with her…
Lena Bouma is an artist, specializing in graphic design. The Trauma and Mental Health Report reached out to hear about Lena’s process of expressing feelings…
We live in a society that is obsessed with thinness, which often shows up under the guise of “health” and “fitness”. So, when we overeat…
Najwa Zebian is a Lebanese Canadian educator and activist based in Ontario. She is famous for her creative writing and poetry. At the age of…
The poem “I am Not a ‘Strong Black Woman’” was written by London- based Activist and Creative Ayesha Charles. In this piece, she challenges the…
