My forgiveness is a gift that not everyone deserves
My forgiveness is a gift that not everyone deserves
Is it always healthy to forgive? Nessa Humayun comes to her own conclusions.
I was called a ‘red flag’ by a white boy because I’m Asian
I was called a ‘red flag’ by a white boy because I’m Asian
Sawdah Bhaimiya writes her essay "for all of the Brown girls who have had the same, or similar, experiences."
I will always speak my mind: Aurelia meets Sarah Mardini
I will always speak my mind: Aurelia meets Sarah Mardini
Sarah Mardini is a Syrian refugee who was arrested last year for volunteering to help refugee boats in distress off the coast of Greece. She saved 18 lives and faces up to 25 years in prison. What does our world look like if helping others is criminalised?
I had to redefine my identity after mental illness ended my career
I had to redefine my identity after mental illness ended my career
Sarah Bones writes about rediscovering who she is and what she loves after a breakdown.
I’ll always miss Amy Winehouse, and think about how much more she deserved
I’ll always miss Amy Winehouse, and think about how much more she deserved
Today would have been Amy's 37th birthday. Izzie Rodger spotlights her unforgettable talent, and the unforgivable manner in which she was treated by the press.
A rare, beautiful friendship: my life-changing secondary school teacher and me
A rare, beautiful friendship: my life-changing secondary school teacher and me
Evie Muir writes about her high school Sociology teacher: an amazing woman who made Evie feel truly seen, heard and understood.
When I grieve for Black lives I haven’t yet lost, prayer is my strength
When I grieve for Black lives I haven’t yet lost, prayer is my strength
Halima Jibril writes about the racism that leads to the premature loss of Black lives, and prays for a revolution.
For transracial adoptees like me, identity is difficult to define
For transracial adoptees like me, identity is difficult to define
Born in Cambodia and raised in Devon, Dani Cole talks about the beauty and pain of transracial adoption.
A hopeful letter to the future generations of Pakistani Diaspora
A hopeful letter to the future generations of Pakistani Diaspora
Following the birth of her nephew, Asyia Iftikhar reflects on her experiences navigating extended family as a second generation immigrant.
My disability doesn’t define me, but it led me to love who I am
My disability doesn’t define me, but it led me to love who I am
"I like to say that my disability doesn’t define me, and it definitely doesn’t, but it has moulded me into the headstrong woman I am today. I finally love and accept her", writes Amber Sunner.
Cooking, eating and loving my way through the pandemic
Cooking, eating and loving my way through the pandemic
Emily Garbutt explores the power of feeding people she loves.
Aurelia meets Harlie Briggs
Aurelia meets Harlie Briggs
"I fully support body confidence in a world that tells you to cover up, and if I manage to make women feel more empowered through my art then this is a massive bonus for me.”
