Nadia R. Khansa

After experiencing war, sexual violence, and intense hardship with mental health, Breathing in Spring is the story of healing.  The book is divided into 4 chapters, Dying, Haunting, Resurrecting, and Breathing, and take the reader on a journey through the intensity of pain and trauma, and the tranquility of coming out on the other side. Breathing in Spring inspires hopefulness about the future, and reminds the reader to look within themselves, and outside of themselves to be in tune with the journeys of people around them as well.

Submission for herstry monthly theme surrounding the topic of "Body Image."