Paper cuts

Paper cuts

” You’re oversensitive.” ” You’re too insecure.” ” You’re just socially awkward.” ” You’re weak.” ” You make me like this” ” You should be glad I walk away; You don’t want to find out what I’d do otherwise.” ” Your self-esteem is just painfully low.” ” You always care...
The Things I Want To Tell My Daughter But Can’t

The Things I Want To Tell My Daughter But Can’t

My girl, you can be a princess and also a warrior. You can play rugby and wear a dress. You can become a lawyer and be a mother. You can explore the world and love home. You can be afraid and be brave. You are not one thing or one belief. You are the long walks that...
Broken Friendship

Broken Friendship

You told me I could trust you, you said that we were friends. You put your arm around me and saw life through my lens. You knew about my struggles, you knew about my past and when I doubted your love, you said that it would last. I placed my faith into you, I gave you...
I am Fucking Beautiful

I am Fucking Beautiful

“YOU’RE OVER SENSITIVE!” When someone I loved so profoundly looked at my tears with anger and spoke those words, it felt like something broke inside me. At that moment I believed it. There was something wrong with me. Self love is sometimes hard to find. You have to...
Dear Brothers and Sisters

Dear Brothers and Sisters

Dear brothers and sisters, We all recognise that we are amidst a pandemic, we see the risks, we feel our current limitations, and many of us are finding it all very difficult to come to terms with. Fear and anger are heartbreakingly contagious and are spreading fast....