Poem: A Day In Bed
Written and illustrated by Alisha Henry Continue reading Poem: A Day In Bed
I Chased My Dreams and So Can You
One year ago, Jess’s life changed dramatically from a life she wasn’t happy with, to a life in which she followed her dreams. Read on to find out how she did it, and why she thinks you should do it to. Illustrated by Jen Lee Continue reading I Chased My Dreams and So Can You
Please, Don’t Judge My Septum Piercing
“Even though I loved my new piercing, I was prepared for the adverse reactions of others. I could hear the voice of my facial-piercing-opposed family, exclaiming, ‘Why would you do that to your face?’ or the cries of career-focused conservatives, ‘No one will want to hire you with that thing in your nose!’
But the thing is, I didn’t get the piercing for any of them. I got it for me.”
An inspiring article by Sarah Rowe about the power of a piercing and the liberation of defining your self. Illustrated by @starry_illustration Continue reading Please, Don’t Judge My Septum Piercing
A Grief Encounter
In 2017, Clare’s life was turned upside down when her Dad was diagnosed with cancer. ‘A Grief Encounter’ is a personal story of life-changing loss, illustrated by Rubi Franco. Continue reading A Grief Encounter
Living With PTSD
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. No matter what caused it, it’s something many people suffer from on a daily basis – myself included.
When I escaped the traumatic events that gave me my PTSD, I assumed I was free of any further pain surrounding those circumstances – but that couldn’t have been further from the truth.
I have learnt, through my own experiences, just how to get through each day a little easier. Written and illustrated by Bonnie Ross. Continue reading Living With PTSD
What Falling Passionately in Love Does to Your Brain
Have you ever been so captivated by someone that you can’t stop thinking about them?
If you find you’re forgetting basic day to day tasks, unable to sleep and continually checking your phone in case they’ve texted you, you’re not alone. Here are 5 unavoidable things that happen to our brains when we fall passionately in love. Illustrated by Kaethe Lassen – @artbykaethe Continue reading What Falling Passionately in Love Does to Your Brain
How Can We Find The Courage To Take a Leap of Faith?
“Will I be successful?”
This question plagues us when we are on the edge of taking a leap of faith.
The beautiful fact of the matter is, I have no idea if you will be successful – and neither do you.
That’s the point.
Illustrated by Monika Zaper Continue reading How Can We Find The Courage To Take a Leap of Faith?
The Bravery of Vulnerability
We spend so much of our existence trying to stamp out any hint of vulnerability.
We believe that by being a rock, reliable and unfazed, we can support our friends, our families, our colleagues, our bosses.
But if we are supporting everyone else, who is supporting us? Words: Chiara Torelli. Illustrated by James Kretschmer Continue reading The Bravery of Vulnerability
Fire to Ashes: Understanding Anger
Anger is an emotion that – though valid – doesn’t aid in the problems and challenges that we face from day to day.
We can work through and understand our anger so that we can better handle life’s challenges. Words: Iley Jones. Illustrated by Corey Warren – @CoreyWarren.Art Continue reading Fire to Ashes: Understanding Anger
International Women’s Day: We Wondrous Women Must Embrace Who We Are
International Women’s Day may be over, but our spirit, individuality and strength is here to stay. Written and illustrated by Bonnie Ross of The Bonnie Creative Continue reading International Women’s Day: We Wondrous Women Must Embrace Who We Are
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