SELF
On my birthday, I came across a letter I wrote to my younger self and was shocked by how harsh I was, solely focused on pleasing society and my family. Now I'm learning to be kinder to myself and do what makes me happy.
SELF
This feeling is intangible and ineffable. But it's worth waiting for.
CULTURE
Listening to the ‘Running Up That Hill’ chart again has been euphoric.
LIFE
Bi+ erasure takes many forms, and I’m getting tired of constantly fighting for my identity to be recognised and taken seriously.
ARTS
Here are some awesome films to catch before LIFF ends.
CULTURE
Mental health sufferers do not need performative celebrity posts on social media. They need a compassionate, well-funded healthcare model and equal access to support.
LIFE
Ukrainian healthcare company BetterMe and UKRAINEPRIDE NGO share inspirational life stories to unite people with different sexual orientations and gender identities, and help them better understand each other.
ARTS
The deep thud of the bass and the repetitive magic of the synth so often employed in textbook Charli XCX songs provide that dopamine kick my brain so crucially needs.
LIFE
While I watched my relationship slowly slip into disrepair, Taylor Swift’s ‘Tolerate It’ gave me the sign I desperately needed.
CULTURE
The highly-publicised trial and public discourse have been triggering for folks with personality disorder diagnoses, all throughout 'Mental Health Awareness Month'.
CULTURE
We spoke to David Allain on the release of Revelations about raising awareness around mental health, making art from grief, and the power of letting go.
LIFE
Like so many other disabled people, I found my community on Twitter. And I'm terrified to lose it.