Dear childless me,
I hope you’re enjoying your independence and freedom.
When you turn 17, your life will change forever.
Life and Love
Leaving My Body Hate Behind
Article by Jessica Morris
As a very boisterous child, I loved ballet. I wanted to learn all about dancing and wear pointe shoes, perform and be admired on stage. I was told I was too big to be a ballerina. I shouldn’t have listened, but before I could fathom a reasonable decision, I was singing in a choir instead. In the background, because I had a crushing feeling that my size meant I wasn’t supposed to be in the spotlight like I wanted to be.
Ending Human Trafficking: Generation414
Article by Kelly Sargent
“What is going to happen to the girl on the next table after this meal? What is going to be done to her at night? And the night after and the night after until someone steps in and offers her an alternative life?”
Finding My Light
Article by Vanessa de Largie
I didn’t want to die.
I didn’t want to exit this life via domestic violence. The abuse was getting worse and I had to commit to saving myself. My parents’ deaths from cancer had given me strength. My inability to cope with physical, emotional and sexual abuse whilst grieving, forced me to take action.
Exiting love fantasies and entering relationship realities
Article by Darren Tendler
As writers, we can embellish and elaborate on fundamental values required to foster and strengthen romantic relationships, to appear as though we are bursting with expertise.
But strip away the furniture and paint, and the four walls to any devoted kinship are respect, honesty, hard work and attraction.
That “Exit This Way” Sign
Article by Emily Lighezzolo
I am sure many of you have found yourself in the middle of an awkward situation before (of your own making, more often than not). Suffocating in embarrassment you look up to see that “Exit this Way” sign. It’s mocking you; its fluorescent green lights blinking in your peripheral vision.