The Butterfly Jungle

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The story follows Migil Bile, a vibrant queer British-Somali journalist navigating the complexities of life in South London. As a working-class twenty-something juggling multiple gig jobs and grappling with schizoaffective disorder, Migil offers a candid exploration of pressing issues such as immigration, Brexit, gentrification, and mental health. Through his experiences, he reflects on family dynamics within the LGBT spectrum, the challenges of digital work, and the essence of community and kinship during a global pandemic, providing a thought-provoking meditation on modern life.