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January 15, 2021 By Adefela Olowoselu

I’ve rejected outdated opinions on Black hair, now I’m reclaiming my time

Adefela Olowoselu condemns Western attitudes that Black hair is 'time consuming', and explores how we should really be spending and valuing our time.

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January 9, 2021 By Ali McClary

When I panic, nature brings me back to my body

Ali McClary writes about her anxiety, the way it manifests itself in her body and how she relies on the outdoors to alleviate panic attacks.

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January 7, 2021 By Monika Radojevic

My identity is too complex for a DNA testing kit to define

Monika Radojevic writes about the problems she has faced as a person of colour when being sold the promise of belonging and discovery by DNA testing sites.

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December 30, 2020 By Michele Theil

I reached out to my ex-best friend just to prove I had the courage to do it

Michele Theil confronts growing apart, 'glowing up', and finding the courage to press send.

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December 10, 2020 By Monika Radojevic

I live with undiagnosed chronic pain – I don’t remember what it’s like to live without it

Monika Radojevic shares the difficulty of being unheard by healthcare professionals, and how discomfort is embedded into women's lives.

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December 3, 2020 By Sadia Nowshin

My most important act of self-care this year has been to simply give up

Sadia Nowshin looks back at her final year at university, and explores why she chose to give up on breaking into the adult world as an act of self-care.