YOU ARE PRETTY

“When life gives you darkness, make moon water.”

©January Pink

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“I am a hopepunk humanist. I believe in seeing not only the best in humanity, but also all the magic remaining in the world.”

-January Pink

Inside a dream cloud

Starlight dribbles through my hair

And into my eyes

©January Pink

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January Pink started her creative journey at age 10, when she began writing poetry. In high school she took up photography, and in college she majored in a liberal arts degree. One of her focuses at that time was the sociological study of alt subcultures. Later, she switched to a Japanese degree and continued studying alt subcultures, both in America and Japan. Nowadays, she continues to explore alt aesthetics and fuses them into her own art and writing. She is a trauma survivor and hopes to create things that can spark joy in other people who may be struggling.

**If you or someone you know is contemplating or planning suicide or self-harm, the below resources can help:

-Dial 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You can also text them on your phone by texting to 988 or chat with them online.

-If someone has already attempted, is planning to attempt, or the situation is life-threatening, please dial 911 or your country’s emergency services number.

This is the National Institute of Health (NIH) page on suicide prevention and recognition of who could be at risk of suicide.

This is a database where you can find therapists and psychiatrists in your area. You can filter for ones that take your insurance as well as for specific issues and mental health problems so that you can find one who is the right fit. Many different countries participate in this database.

Remember: there has only been one version of you that has ever existed, and that is the you that exists now. You are truly unique and have everything to offer this world no matter who you are. We want you here with us. Please utilize these resources if you need them.

**For drug use:

To prevent death from overdose, while using you can call Never Use Alone at the below number:

877-696-1996

If you overdose, the hotline will report an “unresponsive person” to EMS instead of a drug overdose for the purpose of harm reduction. They will not ask you to go to rehab or judge you for using.

**For sexual assault/sexual violence:

If you are being/have been harmed by someone, you can call the below number at the National Sexual Assault Hotline:

1-800-656-4673

RAINN also has a live chat service on their website, if you’re not comfortable talking on the phone.