CW: Mention of transphobia and of racist and homophobic comments What, exactly, is Alex Salmond’s new Alba Party? What about … More
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Student/Parent: Comparison
In amongst writing my dissertation, writing essays, and going to my Zoom classes, my son learnt to crawl. He first … More
Student/Parent: Trauma
CW: sexual violence The news and social media have been difficult to look at over the last few weeks. The … More
The Alternative Way of Self-Care: How to Tackle Tiredness
CW: Health issues, Eating When the nights are long, some of us feel more tired and fatigued as our bodies … More
Student/Parent: Body Image
CW: dieting, weight loss The end of January brings the end of my social media pages being filled with messages … More
Streetalking: Soulless Cities
In my hometown, Edinburgh, a local landmark recently shut it doors. The Jenners Department store has been housed in its … More
The Alternative Way of Self-Care: The Science of Meditation
As we are facing another lockdown with COVID-19 worldwide cases going up again, stress and the feeling of uncertainty have … More
Mac Masculinity: “Fuck your weak views”
Rap has become synonymous, in the minds of many, with aggressive young men flaunting their wealth, weaponry and women. It … More
Student/Parent: Grief
CW: Loss I had imagined that at this time of year I would be writing about juggling the stress of … More
The alternative way of self-care: DIY aromatherapy for stress relief
Aromatherapy is a holistic treatment which promotes psychological and physiological wellness. It involves the usage of aromatic essential oils, which … More