About

As a writer.

My name is Phoenix Raig.

I’m a writer of stories and my own life. I write from the darker, the taboo, and the quiet spaces often overlooked, as well as the joyous and the curiosities. I cry most when someone realises their victory and when people find where they belong. I aim to create sensations of acceptance and realisation. To feel these things from other people’s stories as well as my own is one of my favourite things of life, so naturally it’s what I’m inspired to make.

I write children’s stories, poetry, short stories, and interviews with exceptional beings. I even wrote my own name.

I love the freedom I feel looking at a blank piece of paper.

As a person

I was born and raised in the US, studied for a few months in Greece, and lived in Australia for a bit over 4 years. I’m your standard “nerd” who loves the outdoors. I hike, teach yoga from time to time, read books, watch anime, play video games, love Studio Ghibli, and creating whatever I feel like creating.

The good

I have one of the most incredible families someone could ask for in my opinion. Immense emotional support and mutual allowance to be whomever you need to be in a moment. My friends are all powerful beings, I take pride with whom I’ve surrounded myself. The experiences I’ve had the privilege of having have made this life one of the most pleasurable and rich experiences. I’m grateful for everyone who has helped make it possible, which includes, undeniably, myself and my efforts.

The “ugly”

I’m known to grieve people I love. Even when they’re completely healthy and happy, I’m want experience intense grief resulting in me needing to cry out in quite a show of snot and tears at the thought of their pain, their struggle, or my own fear of losing them.

I’ve experienced the most intense loneliness I’ve ever felt during COVID-19. My heart goes out to those who do not have a support system. It’s difficult.

I have worked hard for and subsequently have a beautiful life I love, but also recognise a piece of the availability of this life is due in part to the privilege I inherited at birth. It’s a tough mirror to look in, but I’m here for it to change. Imagine how much more satisfying it would be to have the things you have, knowing everyone started at the same spot.

IT’S ALL ME

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