Fear of equality: Race and hate crimes and misogyny.

(4 minutes read time) “Men are afraid that women will laugh at them. Women are afraid that men will kill them.” ― Margaret Atwood Religious expression, particularly when it comes to women choosing to cover up, such as wearing the hijab or other modest clothing,...

Is the whole world a lie?

(5 minutes read time) “You’re lucky women want equality and not revenge,” is often attributed to Kimberly Jones, a writer and activist. It was part of a response to the tragic murder of twins Samyia and Samayah Jones. The quote was...

Shame: Keep it in the family

(5 minutes read time) Abuse is often hidden, not just by the abuser, but by the very people who should protect and support the victim. One of the most insidious ways this happens is through the power of family shame—a silent force that silences victims and protects...

Feminism, parenting: a new society.

(4 minutes read time) Raising children in today’s world involves guiding them to understand and embrace equality, while recognising and addressing harmful societal norms. Two key concepts in this journey are feminism and toxic masculinity. Understanding these terms...

What DO Women Want? Tell it to me like I’m a 4 year old

(4 minutes read time) Have you ever heard the word feminism? Some people think it means girls are trying to be better than boys, but that’s not true at all! Feminism means believing that boys and girls, men and women, and everyone in between should be treated equally...

How do you see yourself in the mirror?

(4 minutes reading time) Listen to more here. “Baby girl, we don’t change. We take the gravel and the shell and we make a pearl. We help other people to change so they can see more kinds of beauty.” Pink. We Are Enough: Reclaiming Beauty, Health, and...

Jealousy: Survival of the fittest (A mind trick).

(2 minutes reading time) Listen to more here. Let Your Child Feel Jealousy—It’s Healthy I was inspired to write this after seeing a post from an influencer that said: “I’m raising my girl to never be jealous of other girls.” At first, that might sound empowering—but...

Marriage: Survival of the fittest

These days, the old ways of doing relationships just don’t work like they used to. Traditional marriage roles—where one person provides and the other keeps things running at home—don’t fit with how life and love work now. People want more than just a partner who ticks...
Someone hurt you, no one believed you, now what?

Someone hurt you, no one believed you, now what?

(5 minutes reading time) If you are a child of any age, or worried about a child, you can contact Childline for confidential help and services that will help you and tell you how to get to safety or keep yourself safe. Contacting Childline Call us free on 0800 1111 or...