Bullying occurs in schools, workplaces, communities, even our own homes, and can occur at any age – to anyone.
In honour of Pink Shirt Day on the 17th May, six amazing volunteers share their experiences to help us understand more about the cycle of bullying, and how to stop it for good. Continue reading The Bully and The Bullied
*This is one of my many forms of Anxiety.
A creatively written, honest account of what it means to be yourself – figuring out life, friends, and everything in between. Beautifully written and Illustrated by Sharon Hooper – @Serious.Sharon Continue reading It’s getting to the point where everything I say needs a Disclaimer*
“The frequency in which I drank meant hangxiety – this awful feeling of worry and misery – became my general state of being.
Sometimes you have to go to a very dark place to realise how much you never ever want to be there again.” Written by Ben Williams, Illustrated by @CoreyWarren.Art Continue reading Hangxiety and Me
By Aliza Hodson, Illustrated by Rubi Franco. NOTE: This story covers themes of suicide and self harm and may be triggering for some readers Continue reading Shoestrings: A Short Story
“It remains a common misconception that people with anorexia don’t like food. That’s not true; we are obsessed with it.
Anorexia is a combination of lust, addiction and obsession on the one hand and discipline, resistance and restraint on the other. We are consumed by fantasies of food and eating, but religiously deny ourselves the right to indulge in reality.” Written by Sarah Rowe, Illustrated by Bryony of Embroidery Dove NZ Continue reading Why I was Obsessed with Feeding People
Doodling was previously considered a bit of a useless activity. Less mindful, more mindless.
However, these days the benefit of creativity is well founded, and doodling is finally getting the recognition it deserves as a powerful way to wellbeing.
Illustrated with digital doodles by Troy Headrick Continue reading Free-Draw and Feel-Good : Doodling is Good for you
By Monica Loney. Illustrated by Kaethe Lassen Continue reading Call of The Sirens: A Short Story
Back in the Summer of 2017, Itamar had no idea that the direction his life was going in would completely change.
While looking for jobs, he came across an ad for an elementary school juggling teacher, and after a few interviews he got the role.
The most surprising part? He had no experience in juggling whatsoever.
Here Itamar explains how this was not only the most fulfilling position he ever had, but how the act of juggling and the kids in class taught him more about his own life than he ever thought possible. Continue reading Dropping The Ball: The Profound Effect of Teaching Juggling
When we’re born, our first symbol of Identity is the name given to us by our parents or guardians. From this moment on, our Identity is largely influenced by our external world. How can we learn to define it ourselves? Written and illustrated by Bonnie Ross. Continue reading Who Are You, Really?
Superheroes captivate us for a number of reasons – not least their relatability as flawed individuals trying to do the right thing. But our similarities don’t stop there. Thanks to our brains, we have far more in common with these powerful characters than we realise.
Here are 5 ways your brain makes you a real-life superhero.
Body painting by Jenni @PaintForPurpose. Model: Nico Continue reading 5 Ways Your Brain Makes You a Real-Life Superhero
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