Dear Issue 08 readers,
Welcome to an issue inspired by raw narratives about mental health — a landscape formed by the minds and experiences that bind us all. When pandemic, war, and other present conflict’s waves still ripple in communities, we find our intersections in the mouths of our hurt and healing. Here we celebrate these voices and hold these stories and illustrations in our arms. From forgotten laundry to feeling akin to a body stuck in a fish’s body, we hope you find something that resonates with you. Thank you again to everyone who has made this issue possible. To our submitters, readers, and fellow journals — the incredible community that has fostered this magazine into what it is today.
And thank you for reading, always. Please enjoy Issue 08, Mental Health.
Sincerely,
Emily Pedroza
Founder and Editor-in-Chief
Hot Pot Magazine
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