
Mental Health
Nobody ever notices the way she pushes the food around her plate, never really eating more than a couple bites.
Or the way she always excuses herself from the table early, disappearing for a while at a time.
She prefers to lock the door…

Period poverty: How can we end it?
We probably all know that women in developing countries struggle to find sanitary products, especially where menstruation is seen as a sin rather than a natural process.
Although, what might come as a surprise is that this is also a problem…

Up in Smoke
Stepping off the plane with my eyes wide open and hungry for adventure, I took in my first breath of fresh London air.
Actually, I use the term “fresh” very loosely, given the scent of tobacco penetrating my lungs.
This city is vibrant -…

Here's My Beef
In a world with an ever-increasing population of over seven billion people, we cannot afford to waste resources. Yet, the world’s cattle consume enough food to satisfy 8.7 billion people every year. While people are dying of malnourishment…

Myself in the Mirror
*Beep beep beep*
Rolling over, my hand reaches out with free will to press the snooze button. A sigh escapes my lips as I force myself to sit up. The clock mocks me with the godawful hour; 7:45.
Too early.
Falling out of bed, the harsh light…

The Benefits of Writing
Writing has millions of benefits and it's something that anyone can do. Although anyone can write, to do so well takes time and practice. With that being said, there are various types of writing. From fiction, to nonfiction, personal journaling…

Calling Awareness to Mental Health & Ex-Offenders
Anxiety and depression are two of the top mental disorders experienced by young people in Britain, and in general. According to an article by The Guardian in 2013, “nearly a fifth of adults in the UK experience anxiety or depression.” There…