Quick story time

I was treated terribly yesterday. I was on a call regarding a job opportunity. She asked me about my motivation and my ideas. Her reaction every time I spoke was as if she had just smelt something awful look. She undermined and rebutted all my opinions (and not in a constructive way). It just came […]

The meaning of “No” – Dating 101

What does “No” mean in the context of dating? Simple, it means “no thanks”. It doesn’t mean “not today but maybe if you annoy the crap out of me I’ll cave”. No. On behalf of girl kind it would be helpful to inform you that it would be best if you stop doing so. It […]

End racism.

I truly do not, cannot, will not understand how humanity can be so so cruel. What has happened to George and SO many other black people in America, what continues to be the treatment of Asians worldwide because of Covid19, Islamophobia etc etc. WE NEED TO STOP. I know being taunted and verbally (and sometimes […]

Daily motivational quote

Feeing anxious about the future

As I am coming to the end of my university career the constant anxiety of “What am I gonna do with my life?!” Keeps popping into my head and clouding my thoughts. I have lots of ideas, I’m just worried how well I will be able to execute them and whether people will take me […]

How to be a better human – BE AN ALLY

I wish people would understand that Feminism is JUST and I repeat JUST the belief that men and women are EQUAL, not superior, not that they should be pitted against eachother, just equal. It’s the social, economical and political equality of the sexes. If you think your mum, your sister, your grandma, partner or child […]

Dating in dark times

“I got a text!” exclaims Sarah at her phone. “WHAT DOES IT SAY?!” – squeals Laila in excitement. Now I know this sounds like part of a  love island villa scene but this is actually more likely to occur nationwide not on our tv screens but to people like you and me up and down […]

How to deal with self isolation

Stop complaining. People have lived through wars. People are still living through wars. People are eating grass out of shear starvation and lack of food. People have watched family members die infront of them. People are being trafficked everyday, sold by their family members daily. Children robbed of their childhood forced to sell their bodies. […]

Dealing with aggressive/unpleasant family members or partners

During this time of isolation and being in close proximity of family members (perhaps those who you would not usually be around) It can be difficult to keep your sanity and avoid toxic behaviour and people. It can be as little as avoiding frequent conflicts. I’ve found a great way to deal with toxic people […]