Male, cis-het voices continue to dominate the news and cultural media both online and offline, but Ash is a space reserved for those of us who do not enjoy equal representation. Ash is ad-free, independent and fiercely intersectional... a more honest read. ⁠

On the theme ‘The Glory’, this issue is about strength, resilience and nerve, sharing stories of survival, stories of rebellion and stories of overcoming shame, presented alongside stunning art from some of our faves.

We’re celebrating people that persist, shining a light on the many ways that shaming happens, and showing by example that you can stand up and be glorious in spite of it. We’re soft, we’re vulnerable, we’re bold, we’re determined… we’re here.

Featuring words and art from people who inspire us, including:  

Gina Martin
Kadeena Cox
Jasvinder Sanghera
Jillian Mercado
Octo Octa
Zeina Nassar
Tori West
Amika George
Salma El-Wardany
Melissa Kitty Jarram
Amber Vittoria
Alice Wietzel
Jess T Dugan
J C Cowans
Assa Ariyoshi
Africa Brooke
Dani Coyle
Lala Love
Phoebe Montague

… and so many more.

More of what’s inside:
‘To Survive on This Shore’: portraits and perspectives of trans and gender nonconforming older people, by Jess T Dugan and Vanessa Fabre
‘The Fine Line’ – on cancer and comedy, by Karen Hobbs
‘Sex, The Subconscious and The Sopranos’, an interview with our cover artist Melissa Kitty Jarram

And also:
- Perspectives on moving through shame to glory
- The lowdown on campaigning: for safe spaces, for #freeperiods, and more
- Journeys of radical self-acceptance
- Love, magic, embodiment and healing
- Paying the bills
- Living after abuse


Postage: £2 to UK. £5 to Europe. USA and Rest of World coming soon.

All pre-orders will be shipped after November 8th (subject to change)

£1 from the purchase of each issue in print from our website will be donated to Sister Supporter.