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    Eating Disorders: The Personal is Political

    This article contains themes of mental health and eating disorders which may be difficult to read or triggering to some readers. Readers in need can seek support from the following services or visit our Creating a Safe...

    Words by Melis, 20 VIC

    5 min read
    Are you okay in a speech bubble
    Health & Wellbeing

    R U OK MY FRIEND?

    Words by Praise, 25 NSW The moment you realise you have at least one person who is genuinely interested and wants to listen to your authentic desires, dreams, and stories – mark it as a blessing.  Perhaps...

    Words by Praise, 25 NSW

    3 min read
    Health & Wellbeing

    2020 as a Sweaty Astronaut LEGO Worker

    Words by Steph, 28 VIC I’m supposed to help people. I’m supposed to help fix problems. That’s my job. And this, I absolutely cannot fix. Depending on the day, or moment my thoughts around the pandemic...

    Words by Steph 28, VIC

    5 min read
    Health & Wellbeing

    Iso-Nation: Navigating the World of Isolation

    Words by Nicole, 25 VIC Welcome to iso-nation, the adventures of an already-introverted 25-year-old in lockdown. Two and a half weeks into isolation, I began to feel the trepidations of being stuck between four white...

    Words by Nicole, 25 VIC

    5 min read
    Take a Breath
    Health & Wellbeing

    Take a breath (during the COVID-19 crisis)

    Words by Georgie 28 VIC Never has there been a greater need for hugs, ironically in a time where no hugs are allowed! We have well and truly passed the point of: “shit- this is actually really bad”...

    Words by Georgie, 28 VIC

    7 min read
    Driving Through Fear | WhyNot?
    Health & Wellbeing

    Driving through Fear

    Words by Anonymous This article contains themes which may be difficult to read or triggering to some readers. Readers in need can seek support from Creating a Safe Space page. When I heard the words ‘eating disorder’ it...

    Words by Anonymous

    5 min read
    Herpes? Welcome to the Club! | Feature Image
    Health & Wellbeing

    Herpes? Welcome to the Club!

    Words by Alysha, 24 QLD Hey, so, you’ve just been diagnosed with herpes. Welcome to the club! Firstly, it isn’t the end of the world, or your sex life, even though I know it feels that way. In Australia...

    Words by Alysha 24 QLD

    5 min read
    The F Word | YMCA WA
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    The ‘F’ Word

    Words by Jess, 22 NSW This article contains themes about sexual assault and violence which may be difficult to read or triggering to some readers. Readers in need can seek support from the following services.1800RESPECT...

    Words by Jess, 22 NSW

    3 min read

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