Monarch Queer Literary Awards

Mother Remove This Cup From Me

by Elena Sichrovsky
Bleating Thing Magazine

A photo of a person lying on their back in a field of tall grass with their left arm covering their face.

Elena Sichrovsky (she/they/it) is a queer disabled writer and cult survivor. Their work often uses body horror to explore themes of identity, grief, and recovery. You can see more of their photography on IG @elenitasich.

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