Body Talk: The Sensitive Issue

Body Talk breaks stigmas on mental health and body image through various themes and creative mediums. Within these pages, you’ll find raw truths about how sensitivity has shaped the lives of our contributors shown through artworks, photography, poems, and essays. Some stories may resonate with you; others might open your eyes to new perspectives. You'll read about sensitivity as susceptibility: moving countries, finding one’s sexual identity, and feeling influenced by ads that sell fantasies of perfection. You’ll encounter vulnerability in the face of loss, the struggle of displaying oneself online, navigating PMS, trusting in long-distance relationships, and the challenges of adapting to new cultures. We explore grief from unexpected angles, including that of a man mourning an abortion (regardless of being grateful for having the choice). You’ll witness the turmoil of losing oneself in marriage, living amidst global chaos, the pressure to look "perfect," and the plight of refugees in wartime. Yet, through these stories, you will also see resilience, self-awareness, confidence, empathy, and acceptance... So after you read this issue, ask yourself, what does sensitivity mean to you? Get your digital copy- https://body-talk-2020.myshopify.com/products/body-talk-the-sensitive-issue