Lais Azevedo

Writing by Katie Buddle // photograph by Lais Azevedo // TW: This article discusses eating disorders and diet culture, and specifically mentions calorie counting.

Writing by Andy Reyes // Photograph by Lais Azevedo // Abortion should not be illegal. It is a human right and the laws have to be thoroughly analyzed so that more women have that right to choose what to do with their own bodies.

Writing by Arit Emmanuela // photograph by Lais Azevedo

Poem by Emily Dynes // Photograph by Lais Azevedo

Writing by Julia Banks // Photograph by Lais Azevedo // It wasn’t a conscious effort, or a choice, it just happened, because we’re conditioned to feel that bigger equals worse, heavier equals uglier, and that fat gain is always unwanted and should always be attempted to be lost.

Poem by Haylee Penfold // Photograph by Lais Azevedo

Poem by Zadie McCracken //Photograph by Lais Azevedo

Writing by Ajak Majur // Photograph by Lais Azevedo

Writing by Anya Trybala // Photograph by Lais Azevedo // I encourage anyone who doesn’t feel quite right in their bones to seek guidance and advice because mental health can be managed – it just takes that first step.