In this episode of Unmuted, I’m joined by educator, poet, and writer Saira Anwar to talk about her journey through silence, grief, and the long process of rising. Saira shares how journaling became her way out of despair and the practice that eventually revealed her voice as a poet.
We talk about:
What it feels like to live muted — and the moment she realised she had to speak.
How grief and silence shaped her story.
The role of journaling in transforming pain into poetry.
Why creative practices can open doors we didn’t know were locked.
Saira’s work invites us not just to hear her story, but to recognise our own in it.
👉 You can find Saira’s book Rising from Despair here https://sairaanwar.co.uk/
Want to try journaling in a safe supportive space?
The Decision Mirror https://lounge.thesovereignpoet.com/events/9DFFA3
The Box Speakshttps://lounge.thesovereignpoet.com/events/72C304
Places are limited to the first 20 sign ups to ensure the atmosphere stays intimate.