Story Details
Categories Fantasy Contemporary Fantasy
Count It An Anchor" delves into the struggle of a magic wielder grappling with mental illness, doubting their value to the world and their partner, and challenging the misconception that seeking help might eclipse their unique enchantment—their magic.
Author Details
Taffy Lamba Count It An Anchor
“Even the stars aren’t as bright as my ideas.” Taffy Lamba adores self-aggrandisement as a form of self-expression. After all, our best work comes from our best self. Currently a student at the University of Cape Town studying - GASP - Business Science in Analytics, the upcoming upstart enjoys crafting fantasies and bending the rules to their breaking point. She also boasts a delightful story published in the ground-breaking anthology, Alone and Other Zambian Short Stories. Taffy encourages all creatives to love their work as they love themselves, and to love themselves hard. STORY NOTES FOR COUNT IT AN ACHOR The character of Rey is one I adore with all my heart. The task she faces is to love herself despite the seemingly insurmountable challenge that is her depression. It is painful and difficult to see her stumble, to see her return to old and dangerous patterns of thought. It is also uplifting to see her stand back up and to remember that she is worthy of love, help, and friendship. I wrote “Count It An Anchor” as a love letter to the wounded child within me, as a reminder that no matter how bleak things become, I am deserving of kindness and friends who love me, that I am deserving of help. My hope is that all who read it are reminded of the same. It is a love letter to all who struggle with mental health. You are seen and you are loved.
Count It An Anchor by Taffy Lamba
Author Details
Taffy Lamba Count It An Anchor
“Even the stars aren’t as bright as my ideas.” Taffy Lamba adores self-aggrandisement as a form of self-expression. After all, our best work comes from our best self. Currently a student at the University of Cape Town studying - GASP - Business Science in Analytics, the upcoming upstart enjoys crafting fantasies and bending the rules to their breaking point. She also boasts a delightful story published in the ground-breaking anthology, Alone and Other Zambian Short Stories. Taffy encourages all creatives to love their work as they love themselves, and to love themselves hard. STORY NOTES FOR COUNT IT AN ACHOR The character of Rey is one I adore with all my heart. The task she faces is to love herself despite the seemingly insurmountable challenge that is her depression. It is painful and difficult to see her stumble, to see her return to old and dangerous patterns of thought. It is also uplifting to see her stand back up and to remember that she is worthy of love, help, and friendship. I wrote “Count It An Anchor” as a love letter to the wounded child within me, as a reminder that no matter how bleak things become, I am deserving of kindness and friends who love me, that I am deserving of help. My hope is that all who read it are reminded of the same. It is a love letter to all who struggle with mental health. You are seen and you are loved.
