We live in other people’s heads. This is something I've never quite been able to understand. That every person you ever meet will have a different opinion of you. Their general description of you might be similar "she is kind" or "she is funny", "she laughs a lot", but their opinions of you will all … Continue reading How I’m learning to care less about what people think →

To anyone who says “suicide is selfish” here’s an analogy for you (not the best analogy but an analogy nevertheless). You’re in your room and a fire starts. You don’t see to it right away because you’re busy focusing on things you think are more important, perhaps looking after a loved one or getting through … Continue reading A message for those who say “suicide is selfish” →

I'm homesick for a place that I'm not even sure exists. One where hearts are full, conversations are intellectual, funny & deep and where superficiality doesn't exist. I can just picture it now; it's a place that promotes natural beauty, where everyone is emotionally and comedically intelligent, full of days & nights that aren't centred so … Continue reading Stop letting perfectionism and superficiality destroy our generation’s mental health →

Starting from such a young age, I've always struggled with body image. In primary school, I questioned why I had curves so young when majority of the girls in my class didn't. I remember returning home on the day that I received my first 'fat' insult and I quizzed my mum "am I fat? if … Continue reading I’m choosing to put my mental well-being over body image and here’s why →