Being a university student during a pandemic
The global COVID -19 pandemic has affected all walks of life and almost every society in the world. One group of people often overlooked by
Autism and anorexia: The deadly combination
At 15 years old, I was given a diagnosis that was 15 years too late. I was told I had autism spectrum disorder. I sat
Greenwashed companies: How to spot marketing deception
What is greenwashing? Greenwashing is a deceptive form of marketing that creates an environmentally-friendly image for a company or product. This can create the false
Five self-care tips to take into 2021
What a mess 2020 has been, hey? What started out like any normal year has unfortunately ended in divided families, social restrictions, supermarket rationing, and
When older siblings step into parents’ shoes: Being a sister mum
One of my friends recently gave birth to a beautiful baby boy and as she expressed her lack of sleep due to him teething, I
Periods in pop culture: Why is menstruation ignored?
The rise of pop culture representing real issues – even within media that does not define itself as radical or political – has bought attention
Dealing with your mental health with separated parents
Having separated parents can affect us more than we realise. If things aren’t amicable between them, we can find ourselves hiding behind a facade. We
To reuse or dispose? Disbanding toxic thoughts about menstrual blood and reusable period products
Since the days of ancient civilisations, attitudes towards menstrual blood have been anything less than favourable. In ancient Greece, writers considered menstrual blood as something