FIREFLIES IN THE NIGHT

Iluna
, 16
A light gray bead. My room, a safe space in which I could retreat, with my music. Slow, quiet music with recognizable lyrics. These give me a sense of connection, an outlet. I am pulled up through the school. I manage on my own to be allowed to keep moving on to the next year. Proud! Also Winnie, my birth cuddle pulls me up.