Life is full of challenges and changes. It is full of varied experiences that deserve to be explored. These are my meditations on life and what I have learned from them. Read them, consider them and maybe even agree with them. Or disagree – It is entirely up to you.
I’ve always had a strange respect for the imagination of conspiracy theorists. The detail of some theories, whilst do often categorically false, would be truly excellent in a thriller novel or Netflix series. There is a level of dark creativity that is sadly wasted on their earnest belief that such theories are accurate. And it …
Conspiracy Theories: Rooted In The Fear of Life’s Struggles Read More »
A significant conversation happening in public discourse across western culture is about identity. Identity politics. It can feel like you are either meant to be for it or vehemently opposed to it. But for most of us, it can’t be that simple, nor that binary. Its complex as hell. We all have identities because we …
Self-doubt is a powerful feeling that can fester deep within you. If it is allowed to spread deep enough, it can cause long term damage regarding your mental health, including but not limited to depression, self-harm, suicide, and loss of direction in life. Those issues can knock onto other areas of your life including job …
The World Can’t Afford For you To Doubt Yourself Read More »
Sexuality is a huge part of our lives, especially for those of us who do not ascribe the majority of straightness. It defines who we are sexually attracted, the thoughts we have about those people and the sexual acts we might enjoy with them. Most people are born into straightness. They are attracted to people …
My Understanding of Sexual and Romantic Attraction Read More »
Last week was World Suicide Prevention Day. We saw thousands of people telling their stories and many more sharing resources about how we can prevent suicide. It gave me a moment to reflect. I’ve written before about my suicidal ideation when I was 14 and then again when I was 17. I’ve written about how …
Life Is Worth Living If We Choose To Move Forward Read More »
Did you know one in four people will be affected by mental health issues in their lifetime? Or are you aware of the gender paradox with suicide where more women attempt suicide, but men are more likely to succeed at killing themselves? 75% of all suicides each year in the UK are men and that …
Bono said, ‘Music can change the world because it can change people.’ Music is a medium that shines a light on all areas of the human condition. Mental health is subjected to a powerful stigma that prevents its sufferers from speaking about it without facing ridicule and misunderstanding. Music, however, is leading the way in …
Linkin Park & Shawn Mendes: The Music That Represents My Anxiety & Depression Read More »
Mental health is a challenge. Not just to live with but also to portray. There is a long list of diagnoses and an even longer list of symptoms. But there are no two same lived experiences. Proper representation of mental health is how we will move the cause for better understanding, better services and better …
Mental Health & The Media: Representation Matters Read More »
The other day, I had finished work and was skimming through Facebook when I saw a status posted by the author, Matt Haig. He said it was about time we discussed the effect mental health could have on our behaviour without being shamed into silence about it. He said, echoing the work of Brene Brown, …
Mental health concerns are an epidemic in this country that affects each of us. There is a deep-rooted and dangerous stigma surrounding it that is born of ignorance and prejudice. No one can escape what their mind might inflict upon them. We combat that stigma by using facts, figures and evidence to show that at …
