Thorn & Bloom is a quarterly literary magazine that reimagines self-care as a radical journey toward personal and collective liberation. In its second edition, ‘Breaking the Cycle,’ the magazine gathers writing that confronts and dismantles oppressive societal narratives. The stories interrogate, unravel, and ultimately reclaim power over the self. Within these pages, language becomes a transformative force, carving pathways to freedom through the art of unlearning. Each piece illuminates how to fracture the cycles that confine us, empowering readers to rise into their fullest, most unapologetic selves.