Issue 14. The Body

Our human body shapes our life experience. In this September 2026 issue, we look at physical journeys and how they impact the individual. We examine how life after a wartime amputation moves beyond heroic myths to confront the daily realities of living with a prosthesis. We reflect on how women navigate their physical appearance between personal choices and societal pressure, and how literature and photography capture the nuanced experience of motherhood. We also bring you a personal story of swing dancing in Ukraine, where movement becomes an act of solidarity and memory. Welcome to an exploration of what connects our physical and our psychological selves.