It’s been a difficult time.

Last year was a year of tragedy - tinged by a global pandemic, the death of George Floyd, an anti-Asian hate crisis, and the crushing feeling of being alone. Isolated.

However, Red Pocket Magazine’s team was determined to bring some form of goodness back into these moments. After much deliberation, we decided to encourage others to find “Remedy.” We asked for stories that showed how we heal from emotions just as we heal from a fever or a headache.

I must say, I was truly impressed by the sheer quality of the work we received. Every piece was beautifully crafted and embodied the message we wanted to convey with “Remedy”.

If you find a soothing herbal broth to be your source of comfort, then Rena Su’s “Traditional Medicine” and Ian Wu’s “High Fever” might resonate with you.

If you’ve ever experienced the long-lasting effects of racial discrimination, you might empathize with Jasmin Rostamirad’s “Once Upon a Time”.

If you find respite with nature and the outdoors, you might enjoy Beverly Ma’s painting “Fish and Leaves” or Kun Zhu’s poem “Daylight”.

I am deeply grateful to all the contributing writers, artists, and Red Pocket team members for making all of this possible. We hope that Volume 3: Remedy inspires you to heal from all that has been and what is yet to come.

Best regards,

Joyce Xi (She/Her)

Director of Curation

Red Pocket Magazine