How Art Helped me to Process my Psychosis
“I like to call it ‘The Andy Warhol Effect’ - not sure if it exists, but for me, it’s the idea that I can use art to cope with the chaos I can’t control.” - Rebecca Toms
Dating apps in the divergent world: It wasn’t made for us
In 2020, it was estimated that a whopping 280 million people globally are using dating apps, and this was an estimate predicted for 2024 - but the pandemic sped the online dating game up drastically.
With Gender-Transitioning on the Rise, Barriers are Challenged
For most, the blueprint of one’s identity is a ‘given’ for life. Yet, for some the ‘given’ leads to questioning and the need for an identity which fits.
Community Integration, Participation and the Right to Self-Fulfilment
“My Job Centre Plus worker told me about this place and because of the type of job I wanted, she thought it would be a good steppingstone to help me in between my jobs and career path.” Said Tamara.
Performative Activism, Corporate catfishing and the blurred lines of allyship
Corporate Catfishing Infographics
“Matching your actions to your words is true activism.”
The road to addiction recovery and the kindness facade
“What’s often frustrating about social justice issues in general is that in order to get people to show basic empathy or understanding, you have to use the ‘what if it were your wife, your child'…”
Christmas cheer, capitalist fears, and financial tears
Oh what fun it is to ride on a one.. sided income during the biggest holiday of the year…
Higher education or hierarchy education?
More and more in this day and age, we see so many individuals in the UK and all around the world being encouraged to go to University, only to realise that their Bachelor’s degrees are no real different to a modern day GCSE qualification without the extra curricular experience.
Food Bank Fairs in the Post Pandemic World for Northern and Southern England
According to The Big Issue, The UK’s food poverty rate is among the highest in Europe. Despite being the sixth richest country in the world, millions are struggling to access the food they need.
Paying a Visit Off-Grid
Off-grid living is becoming more popular, with an estimated 75,000 people in the UK doing so. Whether it’s people growing disdained with the monotony of our capitalist society, van-dwelling digital nomads, or simply people wanting to save money in trying times.