POLITICS
Rishi Sunak’s NHS No-Show Fines Are a Direct Attack on Disabled People
As a disabled person, Sunak's plan for £10 DNA fines makes me feel sick and subtly scapegoated again.
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SELF
As Is: Acting in an LGBTI Play with Fellow LGBTI Actors, I Found Trans Joy, Community and Catharsis
As a trans person, my recent experience of being in a play with a trans writer, director and mostly trans and non-binary cast had a profound impact on me - and proved once again why authentic representation in performing arts is so important.
SELF
On Finding the Essence of Self-Reflection: How I Stopped Being Mean to My Inner Child
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
In a Relationship, I Just Want to Be Seen – And That’s Not Something You Can Teach or Randomly Fetch on a Dating App
This feeling is intangible and ineffable. But it's worth waiting for.
CULTURE
Stranger Things Has Widened the Conversation about Music’s Healing Powers for Trauma - With a Little Help from New Gen Z Icon Kate Bush
Listening to the ‘Running Up That Hill’ chart again has been euphoric.
LIFE
Why Bi+ Representation Still Matters So Much
Bi+ erasure takes many forms, and I’m getting tired of constantly fighting for my identity to be recognised and taken seriously.
ARTS
A Selection of 7 Must-Watch at The London Indian Film Festival
Here are some awesome films to catch before LIFF ends.
CULTURE
Why Celebrities And Crying Selfies on Instagram Will Not Save Our Mental Health Crisis
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
LGBTQ+Me: Embracing Our Differences
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
Heartbeats: Why I’ve Been Streaming Charli XCX Non-Stop Since I Was Diagnosed With ADHD
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
Music Is My Friend, And It Has Helped Me Make Some Hard Life Decisions
While I watched my relationship slowly slip into disrepair, Taylor Swift’s ‘Tolerate It’ gave me the sign I desperately needed.
CULTURE
The Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard Trial Is Stigmatising People with Personality Disorders, and It’s the Last Thing We Need
The highly-publicised trial and public discourse have been triggering for folks with personality disorder diagnoses, all throughout 'Mental Health Awareness Month'.