Category Archives: Tatyana
That’s What Matters — Tatyana – 8/24/2016
#ThatsWhatMatters August 24, 2016 Do you believe black lives matter? Do you believe white lives matter? Do you believe all lives matter? Well, I’m here to tell you that your answers, be they affirmative or not, don’t matter. Why? Because … Continue reading
NaNoWriMo Sucks — Tatyana – 11/19/2015
NaNoWriMo Sucks November 19, 2015 NaNoWriMo sucks. Before anyone thinks I’m saying this because I’m behind, don’t. Am I behind? Totally. Am I *really* behind? Again: totally. But that is not even the point. Or maybe it is. Maybe it … Continue reading
Fiction Mimics Life — Tatyana – 9/17/2015
Fiction Mimics Life September 17, 2015 I started writing in sixth grade, after I met a classmate who wrote her own stories. Up to that point, my classmates made me nervous, so I would rather fold into myself and hide … Continue reading
Speaking of Cake… — Tatyana – 7/8/2015
Speaking of Cake… July 8, 2015 A few days ago I went to the doctor and discovered I’m at a weight I’ve never before reached. Not in a good way. I’ve gained weight. This number shocked me. First, I had … Continue reading
I Am Not My Hair — Tatyana – 6/17/2015
I Am Not My Hair I recently “big chopped” (cut all my hair off), and the experience has opened my eyes to both society’s expectations and the effect they’ve had on my own. At thirteen years old my mom came … Continue reading
Post-Shower Revelations — Tatyana – 4/22/2015
Post-Shower Revelations April 22, 2015 Tonight I emerged from the shower and looked in the mirror for the first time in a while. Fog rendered my face blurred, but I my body was in full view. I averted my eyes … Continue reading
Tatyana 3/11/2015 – It’s Okay
“It’s Okay” 3/11/2015 Dear Tatyana, It’s okay. You need to hear that right now, don’t you? You are better than you were six months ago. You still have worries every moment, but that’s fine. Everyone goes through this stage, where … Continue reading
One Year of Letters 