The next few weeks are a landmark time for Kit and many other students: the start of university. Such a rollercoaster period is a wild ride for anyone, but can be made more difficult by not drinking. This post isn’t just for teetotal folk, though, there’s some useful information for anyone starting uni. When I … Continue reading
A while back I did a post about writing characters with severe allergies. Since then, I’ve stumbled across a lot of online queries about living with anaphylaxis, from sufferers or concerned guardians. One of the most difficult topics is travelling. I touched on this briefly on the previous post, but as I’ve gained more experience … Continue reading
Talk of sustainability is everywhere, at the moment. If the imminent death of our planet is a source of anxiety for you, you’re not alone. It can be easy to be scared into inactivity by the fact that any improvement we make will likely be overshadowed by the multitude of corporations that constantly cause thousands … Continue reading
A few weeks ago, a friend that I lost to my anxiety wrote an article about how mental illness is no longer stigmatized. I won’t call this friend out because this isn’t about pettiness, but the confidence with which they wrote their argument shook me. The discussion is no longer needed, wrote my mentally healthy … Continue reading
