A speaker reflects on their treatment of their mother.
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Julia Wysokinska
Mentee
Julia Wysokinska is a high school junior. Born in Poland, she now lives in Queens. She was first published in second grade, co-writing a book called "Cool Facts You Never Knew About Sharks," and she can’t wait to be published again.
Artist‘s Statement
Being a part of the Girls Write Now community has given me opportunities to explore how to use my voice and create written works that feel genuine and worthwhile to me. I’m beyond grateful to have such a space to get uplifted by others, and I find this inspiring environment has helped me create work I’m proud of!
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Nervous Scrolling
A woman dining alone at a restaurant realizes memory doesn’t serve her justice.