CW: This post contains talks about mental health (inc. post-traumatic stress, anxiety & depression) verbal & emotional abuse in relationships and sexual coercion. Reader discretion is strongly advised. Love takes many forms. The love we have for our family is different to that of our spouse. The love we have for our siblings is different …
Especially in the last 14 months, I've been more proactive in making sure I prioritise time for myself. If I don't have some 'me' time to recharge I won't be any good to anyone, least of all myself. I try to have some time for myself every day, usually in the evenings when I'm generally …
I'd had enough. Being poked and prodded. Local anaesthetic. My insides going completely off kilter. Hospital checks. I'd had e-fucking-nough. Last month I made a decision to come off my combined pill, and unless it's absolutely necessary and there's no option (i.e. it being treatment for a serious health issue and that's the only way …
Continue reading Why at 24, I’m ditching birth control for good
The last few months I've become more introspective about what I need in my life. After the breakdown I had in the new year, I really had to do what was best for me so I could recover. No ifs or buts, I needed to or it was back to square one. I can be …
Apologies to those who saw this post half-finished at 3am this morning, I was half asleep and pressed the wrong button like the zombie I was at that time, having one of those nights where I just couldn't sleep! 😂 Anyways, here's the finished version! Enjoy! The cramps. Just everything about cramps. Everything ranging from …
Continue reading Periods: Those Moments We Know All Too Well
Becoming Violet Grey 