23 hours agoMember-onlyOut From Underneath (A story)January You told your therapist I was bad for you. I cried in the corner of the office, because I just wanted us to live together, and I hadn’t meant to make you this way. He said it was okay to be young and full of fear. He had a…Short Story14 min readShort Story14 min read
Nov 28Member-onlyHens (A story)I can’t tell whether I’m looking forward to Mags’ hen-do brunch or not. I’d become so swept up in planning the event, that I forgot I was actually going. Both hen-dos and brunches are associated with shrieking women, damp cheeks, and mascara smudges — combined, it could be lethal. Although…Hen Do9 min readHen Do9 min read
Nov 27Member-onlySober realitiesEmbarking on a six-month sobriety journey from September 2022 to March 2023, I had high expectations of becoming a completely new person — a life full of boundless energy, unwavering positivity, and productivity. The reality, however, was a revelation in the need for balanced expectations. Contrary to the popular belief…Sober3 min readSober3 min read
Nov 21Member-onlyHealth is for the rich (and I live in the UK)When I first had the idea for this article, I’d formulated my argument and thought of the experiences I could talk about to support it. But then I realised, the statement ‘healthcare for the rich’ seems obvious, when you’re based in countries with privatised healthcare systems such as the US…Healthcare7 min readHealthcare7 min read
Nov 17Member-onlySobriety was what I needed. But I’m not an addict.I love social drinking, and in my twenties, it’s not exactly a rare occurrence. I enjoy going to the pub with friends on a Friday evening; the warm, vibrant atmosphere, and the excitement for what the evening might hold. I love cracking open a bottle of wine with my partner…Sober4 min readSober4 min read
Nov 14Member-onlyThe Pink Packet (A story)Cora has felt this way before, disappearing into the long tunnel of emotional fug for months at a time. As she prepares dinner for her soon-to-be-husband Freddy, she feels the weighted mist once more on her shoulders. But she just stands at their kitchen counter, behind the marble island, staring…Creative Writing15 min readCreative Writing15 min read
Nov 10Member-onlyCage Doors (A story)‘Shit, I forgot our tickets,’ I flapped at the gate, smacking my pockets. ‘Shit, shit, shit!’ Security stood with his arms folded, stone faced, unmoving. ‘Look, I promise I bought them, I just…hang on, can I use my email?’ He nodded. ‘Char, Char, calm down,’ Jared put his hand on…Creative Writing21 min readCreative Writing21 min read
Nov 9Member-onlyChildhood is a lost landscapeRaindrops on a car window. When I was little, I used to stare at them as they ran into one another and created thousands of different streams — breaking up, then coming back together. I would think to myself I must remember this moment, I must remember this moment as…Childhood5 min readChildhood5 min read
Oct 21Member-onlyIt’s become too easy to be dissatisfiedWhen looking for studies to support my initial assumption — that people are becoming more dissatisfied, generally — I simply searched People are dissatisfied survey into Google, thinking a neat answer would pop up. But what I found surprised me, and further supported my point. I had so many options…Self Improvement8 min readSelf Improvement8 min read
Oct 18Member-onlyWhat’s the Link Between PMDD, Histamine Intolerance, and Migraines?I’ve found myself frantically Googling answers for many questions surrounding my own health conditions in an attempt to figure out what’s linked, and whether there’s a common thread between these chronic illnesses. If you’ve ever suffered from premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), migraines, or histamine intolerance you might find there’s a…Pmdd6 min readPmdd6 min read
