Let’s Talk About Mental Health
I’ve seen and experienced the many ways mental illness has snaked its way through my family history. It’s looked like a lot of things: drug use, alcoholism, overeating, undereating, moodiness, withdrawal from life… But it all comes down to the same thing—mental illness. Continue reading Let’s Talk About Mental Health
Back in School
Trump offers students a role model that has obtained the highest office in the country, without any need for further maturation. Beyond being deeply unfit for office, these children have nothing in common with him. Continue reading Back in School
The Power of Words
It’s not always a comfortable place to be, realising that a word I myself used not too long ago is one that now makes me wince. But as a proud progressive, comfort isn’t the quality I most value—inclusion is. Continue reading The Power of Words
Celebrating One Year
To celebrate our one year anniversary, we’re looking back and sharing a few of our favourite pieces. Continue reading Celebrating One Year
How I Was Told To Feel About My Scar
There is no miracle cream for a deformed face and I’m just fine. I’m the girl at the end of the ad who got the date. Continue reading How I Was Told To Feel About My Scar
Time Isn’t Linear, We Are
I think it’s such a waste not taking advantage of our linear perspective. Continue reading Time Isn’t Linear, We Are
From Maiden to Matron
Stopping in front of the painting Danaë, my partner commented that she has a belly like mine. He’s right, and I looked at it thinking how beautiful it was. Six months ago, I’m not sure I would have had the same reaction. Continue reading From Maiden to Matron
