Though my dog brings great joy into my life, we have the ultimate incompatibility: different love languages. This piece is about the frustration of trying to cuddle with him and learning to accept our differences.
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Celina Huynh
(she/her) Mentee
Celina Huynh is a student and writer from New York City. She aspires to become a clinical psychologist and loves writing as a means of self-expression, catharsis, and activism. She has a passion for bringing about positive change to society and spreading mental health awareness.
Favorite Authors & Artists
Jeannette Walls, Ariana Grande and Nicola Yoon
Artist‘s Statement
The work I’ve created during my time at Girls Write Now has been greatly inspired by the sessions I’ve had with my Girls Write Now mentor Liz. We both write to express our feelings, self-reflect, and spread awareness about societal issues that are important to us.
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Nesting Doll
Imagine being in a room with your younger self. What would you tell them?