Letter from the Editors

Dear Reader,

Family Portraits houses the work of writers and artists sharing their personal reflections. Family is a collection of past memories and future yearnings, of comfort, care, and struggle. The word “family” means something for every person, and Family Portraits is our attempt at capturing some of those infinite meanings.

During a time when our homes have transformed into workspaces, when we are either too far from or far too close to our relatives, and when a life-threatening pandemic makes us reevaluate that which we take for granted — we hold onto our families tighter than ever. How can we express the happy memories of somebody now gone? How do we reflect on our childhood, which now feels so distant? How do we create deeper connections when we are physically isolated from the world?

We hope that these twelve stories will linger with you. Many may be cathartic; some may be painful. Ultimately, we hope that they spur your own reflections.

From,

The Wave Team

MASTHEAD