Edited by Hanan Issa, Durre Shahwar and OEzgur Uyanik. "I felt the city in my muscles, my saliva. I wanted to be changed.

I wanted to be in love."A young woman weaves her experience of abuse into the folklore of her ancestors. A student addresses hisOCD by writing letters. A Paralympic medallist reflects upon his journey into a challenging new lifestyle.

From language politics to neurodivergence, cultural heritage to sexual identity, from immigration torace, these are insights shared with great care, sincerity, and often humour. Featuring an unbound rangeof writers; united by their connection to Wales, but reaching freely across continents. This collection is an open invitation.

It is a bringing together of previously untold perspectives: creativeessays with no hard lines or prescriptive margins. No normative spotlights, only an open space to speak,and be heard. These are stories told on their own terms.