The Big Blue
A take on inescapable depression
Mari Adia
Hello everyone! I'm Adia or Mari — either work! — and I'm the section editor for Expression. I study English with Creative Writing (going into the third year) and enjoy writing short stories and poetry that encourage people to think critically. I'm particularly interested in creative work that provokes and touches its audience. When I'm not pacing my room as I write, I'm taking long walks, making Pinterest boards or listening to Alain de Botton podcasts. I'm looking forward to working with Diaspora Speaks family soon!
Half Fish
On struggling with gender dysmorphia
Fever Dream
Content warning: this piece contains language/themes that may be triggering to some people The lonely
‘He called me Uttu’
I didn’t like the gossamer of his parlourAnd not the fine silks he wrapped me