I Need My Autistic Brother More Than He Needs Me
Sophia Dunn-Walker discusses her relationship with her brother, and the lessons that he has taught her as an individual who lives with autism.
the power of a mirror
an anonymous contributor writes about how reading a reflection of someone else’s experience gave them the strength to leave an abusive relationship. The piece is accompanied by the original artwork of Rivka Cocker.
if you just smile
in our third Disability History Month feature, Julie Farrell writes about how women are too often told to smile through pain and how when it comes to disability, that becomes an increasingly dangerous message. The piece is accompanied by the original artwork of Tabby Carless Frost.
gendered disabilities: living with endometriosis and finding a new ‘normal’
Saffron Roberts discusses how gendered disabilities can add an extra layer of invisibility to women’s health even before diagnosis. The piece is accompanied by Sophia Lobanov-Rostovsky’s original artwork.
Articulating Disability: the Burdens of a Disabled and Chronically Ill University Student
to mark the beginning of Disability History Month, Mia Nicole Davies discusses the reality of emotionally navigating an able-bodied society, and the struggles that come along with acknowledging the intersectionality of disability. The piece is accompanied by the original artwork of Tabby Carless Frost.
One Dose of Self-Confidence, Please
Hollie Martin writes about her experience on Roaccutane, and how it’s okay to need help to feel comfortable in your own skin. The piece is accompanied by the original artwork of Imogen Bristow.
How TV Representation Helped Me as a Woman with a Highly Stigmatised Mental Illness
Chloé Mcminn writes an article about how the show Crazy Ex-Girlfriend helped her come to terms with her mental illness. Sophia Lobonov-Rostovsky’s artwork is featured alongside the piece.
On Processing the Anniversary of Your Trauma
Bella Neergaard discusses how to manage the anniversary of trauma, suggesting that this time does not need to define you and that you are stronger than you think. The piece is accompanied by the original artwork of Tabby Carless Frost.
sexism in the kitchen: why are women still not taken seriously in the culinary industry?
Julia Pihlström shares her encounters with sex-based discrimination in the workplace after working as a chef in the culinary industry since the age of 18.
Science is Not Privy to Taboo, Say the Men Who Have No Idea
Saffron Roberts invites you to read a personal account of her experience with Endometriosis, an incurable disease which affects the lining of the uterus and that 1 in 10 women in the UK suffer from. Pictured are Saffron’s scars following a laparoscopy she underwent in 2018.
Sexual Miseducation: Masturbation, Orgasms and Everything In-between
Ellie Kilbride provides an exploration of her own experience of sex education whilst pointing out that the absence of an informal, realistic and inclusive education is detrimental to how women perceive and experience their sexuality.
How to Stay Body Positive this Summer
in response to the common assertion of the media that people with larger bodies should lose weight for summer, Heather Whelan draws on her own experiences to give some advice on how to enjoy summer when your body does not fit societal ideals. The piece is accompanied by the original artwork of Tabby Carless Frost.
'Bad Survivors' of Sexual Assault: Validating My Own Experience
Meredith Mack discusses her experience with sexual assault and unpacks the patriarchal injustices present in society that survivors encounter.
"What's the Point?": The Pressures of Growing Up
Hettie McIntyre writes a think-piece on the pressures that are associated with youth and the struggle towards becoming ‘successful’.
Breaking Down the Stigma: Why We Need to Keep Talking About Smear Test
in this article, Annie Wakefield discusses the topical issue of smear tests and the ongoing quest to have the age at which women in the UK are invited to attend them lowered, arguing that we need to de-stigmatise and remove the fear surrounding smear tests. This article is accompanied by the original artwork of Tabby Carless Frost.
Strawberry Milkshakes: Or, How to Recover From an Eating Disorder Pt.2
in the final instalment of her two-part series, Alejandra Jimenez de Luis invites us to read about her recovery after living with an eating disorder throughout much of her childhood and adolescence.
Strawberry Milkshakes: Or, How to Recover from an Eating Disorder Pt.1
in the first part of a two-part series, Alejandra Jimenez de Luis discusses her experience with eating disorders, outlining what her life was like prior to recovery.
Kaleidoscopic reGeneration: Part 2
in the second instalment of a two-part series, Aija Oksman discusses Seth’s medical and legal experiences when it came to addressing the physical changes that occur during a female-to-male transition.
Kaleidoscopic reGeneration: Part 1
in the first instalment of a two-part series, Aija Oksman introduces us to her good friend Seth who opens up about his female-to-male transition
my love for you is unconditional, as long as you comply
Tracie Redshaw provides us with a poignant story of acceptance and pride through acknowledging her personal experience with her daughter and the LGBTQ community.