Autor/-in: Tashena Mclaughlin

Tashena McLaughlin is an 18-year-old poet and sixth form student. Drawing inspiration from everyday life, identity, and emotion, her work captures the rawness of youth and the depth of personal reflection. Balancing academics and artistry, Tashena uses poetry as a way to process the world and connect with others. Her writing is marked by honesty, rhythm, and a quiet boldness that invites readers to see the beauty in both the struggles and triumphs of growing up.