NOTE FromtheEditor

This second issue of The 11 Seconds Magazine is for the thinkers, the dreamers, the curious, the outspoken, the artists, the change makers; it is for doctors, patients, and YOU.

First and foremost, I would like to welcome my editorial board. I am so honored that I get to work with such brilliant people, who are just as passionate and motivated to make change, especially when it comes to women's health. They've done such a fabulous job already, from content creation to writing inspiring pieces so I promise, you don't want to miss it!

When I first envisioned this issue, I wanted to tackle pain and politics all at once. To me, they seemed intertwined in some way that was worth exploring. But, the heart wants what the heart wants. All of our writers and artists seemed far more inspired to tackle the political side of women's health and so, who was I to stop them? As such, it only felt write to start this issue off with as Shakespearean of a reference as possible (well, second to "To Be or Not To Be" but we're not getting existential in this one). "Violent Delights, Violent Ends" is from Romeo and Juliet, and just like the Friar warns them of the duality of passion, we too hope to explore the duality of womanhood, motherhood, and girlhood.