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The New Family / Leviana Coccia

Articles by Leviana Coccia

Leviana lives in Toronto with her cat and is a writer and communications professional in that city. She is the Founder and Editor of lifestyle blog A Quarter Young and the author of feels like reign poetry. When she’s not working and writing, Leviana volunteers as The Period Purse's communications officer, supporting menstrual equality across Canada and beyond.

1,000 Families Project: The Incredible Influence of a Fearless Great-Aunt

A young woman reflects on a special relationship with the great-aunt who believed in her and encouraged her on her writing journey. I remember the day we lost her so vividly. I spent the afternoon at my friend’s house, watching music videos and straightening our hair. I left before dinner and made my way home,…