What the hell is going on here?
Hi, Divyaa here (tho you can call me Div <3). I am an Indian diaspora, born and raised in a semi-little country in Southeast Asia (SEA), Malaysia, as well as the writer of lipstick stains and bookselves (not a typo i promise).
This publication was born out of a want to have a curated, little, safe space for myself on the interwebs and hopefully emotionally reach out to people who find my words and my experiences similar to their own. I’ve never really found a role model who shared my life experiences growing up, and while I do not at all think I’m role model material, I hope that y’all will find a home here in with me.
What do I believe in?
That writing and reading are inherently political, to learn more the world and its people is a HUGE privilege and I’m thankful to my amazing mother for instill that hobby in me.
That people are always evolving and growing, who we was yesterday and what we wanted are not the same as today, and isn’t that truly beautiful?
Activism, because as somebody who’s homeland was colonialised in the past, we are not free until everyone is free, and I hold this true to my heart.
Community is so important, and in this increasingly individualistic world, we should fight for community and love even more.
So what will I yap about in these newsletter?
Book + other media recommendations
Personal essays of topics that touch my heart
Analysis of music + movies + video games
LISTS!! I love me some listicles lemme tell you.
Anything else that my gremlin brain can come up with
So thank you for even reading this far and I hope all is well with you. I am truly grateful for the support!! Introduce yourselves in the comments so I can learn more about y’all <3
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