fever dreams

"No separation between art and life"

Observations from an anti-authoritarian writer, postdoc researcher, occasional journalist, founder of The Fire These Times and co-founder of From The Periphery Media Collective. UK-based, from Lebanon.

writing and art about diaspora, mental health, endurance, care

Questions, lessons, and appreciations from earth-based practices during the production of the film ANCORA LUCE. - Domande, lezioni, e apprezzamenti dalle pratiche della terra durante la produzione del film ANCORA LUCE.

Queer Disabled Feminist Notes from a Bangladeshi Italian Brooklynite Poet

Nedra Nuggets is a heart-to-heart with a therapist—short, practical, and packed with wisdom! Each week, I break down boundaries, relationships, and mental health into bite-sized, relatable advice you can actually use. No fluff, no jargon—just real talk.

Welcome to my newsletter. Reach me at: charles.stephens@counternarrative.org

cold takes on writing, embodiment, and the art of obsession