Hi, I’m Em!
I’m a 28 year old lesbian & overthinker from Essex, England. I have a weakness for Thai food, I love taking pictures of the sky, I cry easily, and unfortunately I can’t whistle.
So, what’s Somewhere, Softly?
This is my compassionate corner on the web, and it’s become home for my writing – words that escape me because it’s how I best express myself. Through essays, prose and poetry, I regularly explore themes of travel, queerness, and joy in the things I love.
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