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redrosethorns is a feminist independent press and literary community exploring mental health, identity, and liberation. Our mission is to create a supportive space where individuals connect with their authentic selves, find their voices, and work collectively to dismantle what holds us back. We're building toward a more equitable world through two pathways: a publishing platform for voices ready to speak their truth; and events and workshops that nurture self-worth and connection.

Whether you're here to read, write, or simply belong, you're in the right place.

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Naše individuální koučovací služby a skupinové workshopy jsou navrženy tak, aby vás vedly k tomu, abyste našli svůj vnitřní hlas a vyléčili se ze stresu nebo traumatu.

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časopis redrosethorns

Náš první výroční literární časopis vyšel v roce 2022. Toto vydání je plné poezie, rozhovorů, povídek, uměleckých děl a dalšího, vše zaměřené na téma KOMUNITA/SPOJENÍ

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REDROSETHORNS MAGAZINES

The publication that started it all. Our annual print magazine is a curated collection where each issue explores a powerful yearly theme —empowerment, feminism, and personal narrative through diverse voices and art. A tangible artefact of our community's ongoing conversation.

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REDROSETHORNS JOURNAL

Inspired by the feminist practice of consciousness-raising, our online journal creates space for conversations about mental health, gender, sexuality, self-care, and empowerment. A monthly gathering of voices sharing stories that illuminate, connect, and liberate.

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THORN & BLOOM MAGAZINE

Our quarterly literary publication explores self-care as a pathway to personal and collective liberation. Each issue challenges the norms that suppress individuality and self-worth, offering stories, essays, and poetry that inspire readers to break free and redefine life on their own terms.

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komunita redrosethorns

V komunitě redrosethornů věříme v sílu komunity, protože naše kolektivní já jsou impozantní. A tak jsme vytvořili prostor, kde se můžeme nejen propojovat, ale i sdílet své nápady, myšlenky, vjemy a zkušenosti, které ovlivňují a ovlivňují to, kým jsme v této složité společnosti.

POZNÁMKA:Společenství je v současné době ve výstavbě. Přihlaste se prosím k našemuZpravodajpro aktualizace.

Naše hlasy jsou naší silou a naše spojení je naší silou.

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Our voices are our power, and our connection is our strength.

CJ The Tall Poet

“When I first found redrosethorns, I was extremely surprised to find so many powerful pieces that I could relate to. When I first submitted my first piece here, I was so shocked when it got accepted. Writing personal poetry pieces about my identity has been somewhat therapeutic. I recently attended a redrosethorns open mic and it was very comfy."

A hard lesson I have learnt in my business, which is also tied to the life lessons learned in my 40+ years. 🙆🏻‍♀️

If you don’t set boundaries and enforce them, you are teaching others that it is okay to exploit you.

Likewise, if you lower your prices in business, you are teaching others that you/your business are not worth much. This is not about what others can afford. It is about what you are willing to accept for your labour.

By giving your services or products away for free, you are showing others you have little value. (Of course, there are freebies for promotional purposes, but this is something entirely different.)

Likewise, not showing up as your authentic and best self teaches others to decide who you are for you.

Create value by sharing more of yourself, your story, why you are doing what you are doing and then the price tag becomes less important. Charge what you are worth and watch your self-confidence increase.

The same thing happens outside of business, where showing up more as who you are naturally invites people more aligned and healthier for you. In turn, those are the people who will empower and support you.

People surround themselves – and purchase things – with those that bring value to them. You can choose to be of little or high value. It all starts with setting clear expectations and enforcing solid boundaries.
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#Over40 #Boundaries #LifesLessons #GrowthMindset #SelfCare #SelfAcceptance #MentalHealthMatters #RedRoseThorns

Week 27 of 37 Stories. Two stories. One question.

Maryam Rozizada writes of a young girl in school, trying to focus on her exams while gunshots echo in the distance. Then the Taliban draw near. The girls evacuate. A safe haven becomes a desolate building.

Zahra Amiri writes of a young woman leaving her family behind, crossing a border alone, risking her life for a future she cannot yet see. She dreams of studying further. To stay means an unfilled life. To flee brings unmatched freedom.

Both say goodbye to everything they knew. Both face an abyss of uncertainty.

Change brings grief. Grief is so painful that we often cling to familiar cages instead. But these girls move anyway. Toward the unknown. Toward growth.

So here is the question that lingers: If you want change, what are you going to say goodbye to?

Click the link in our bio to read both stories.
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#37Stories #WeAreHere #MaryamRozizada #ZahraAmiri #BetweenGunfire #APromiseToSurvive #Change #AfghanGirls #AmplifyHerVoice #RedRoseThorns #UsawaLiteraryReview

💘Click on the link in the bio to read Christin Marie’s (@christin.marie.writer) inspiring essay on why she wrote her upcoming romantasy novellette, The Rose Temple.

This book may be small, but it is packed with so much wisdom. Each time I read it, I glean more, and we cannot wait to get this onto your bookshelves.😍

The Rose Temple is inspired by the goddess-centred traditions of the Bronze Age Aegean yet set in Classical-era Crete – a time when goddess reverence lingers as a quiet testament within a world already being reshaped by patriarchy. It follows a priestess’s transformative journey from sacred duty, through forbidden passion and heartbreak, to a reclaimed life of authentic desire and self-created purpose.❤️‍🔥

Perfectly apt representation for our press publications. And now that the edits are just about done, we can begin the best part of turning a manuscript into a book.

Stay tuned for more updates, and keep your inboxes open for all announcements on this book’s journey.

🥀The book is scheduled for release in October 2026.
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❤️‍🔥Week 26 of 37 Stories. This one will stay with you.

Safa Niazi writes ‘Chassis’. Little Sumayyah watches birds outside her window. They build a nest. They feed their chick. The father bird flies back and forth with food.

The birds mirror her own family. Her father saves for permits. She waits patiently for her turn to fly.

This is the reality of leaving home. Fees. Uncertainty. The crushing unknown of whether you will ever truly restart.

Those lucky enough to escape the Taliban now face another battle: being unwanted in new lands, restricted in how much they can move.

But Safa reminds us: birds move, build, and rebuild. So can we. The Taliban will crumble. And what comes after? That is our choice.

Click the link in our bio to read ‘Chassis’ in Usawa Literary Review (@usawamag).
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#37Stories #WeAreHere #SafaNiazi #Chassis #AfghanRefugees #Immigration #Birds #AmplifyHerVoice #UsawaLiteraryReview #RedRoseThorns

🖤We are honoured to welcome back mk zariel, who will be reading from its upcoming publication, Voidgazing (Whittle Micro Press - @whittlemicropress).

In this chapbook, zariel shares a collection of poetry tackling our modern world’s discourse on technology, pop culture, and gender. Its work is laced with sardonic language and plays with heavy uses of oxymorons that bitingingly describe the nuances and humour within our increasingly complex society.

This is an event you don’t want to miss out on, so get your tickets to hear the incredible poetry before it is released into the void.

📅 1 May 2026 ⏰ 4 pm PDT / 6 pm CST / 7 pm EDT 📍 Online via Zoom 🎟️ Sliding scale — pay what you can (Note: half of the ticket sales go directly to the author.)

👉 Link in bio to register.

Come listen and support artists.
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