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Hope from a golden moment
Words by Anjelica, 20 NSW This article contains themes of anxiety, depression and mental health 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 Space page to see a full list of support services. 1800RESPECT – 1800…
The Darkness Behind the Black Mirror
Words by Erin, 27 NSW From the addictive hit of heady dopamine we get from Facebook ‘likes’ to using our screens to escape dealing with our problems – the things we enjoy about our smartphones can be what hurts us the most. There is so much to be thankful for when it comes to technology…
To Sex or Not to Sex
Words by Ella, 23 VIC Recently I have found myself in a pattern. Bored, lonely, need some drama? Casually hook up with someone on a night out. Hate it, profess a self-inflicted ban on all men ever. Wait a couple of weeks. Feel bored, lonely and in need of some drama. Hook up with a…
The Give & Take
Words by Susie, 23 QLD Humans are naturally social creatures, so making connections with others is incredibly important. But there comes a point where we can give more than we get, and it is necessary for our own wellbeing to realise which relationships are bleeding us dry and which are worth keeping. I started to…
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 Space page to see a full list of support services. Lifeline – 13 11 14 Words by Melis,…
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, not everyone around you will be able to do this. ”Listening is the most important thing you can…
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 change. I work in a mental health hospital. On any given day, I come across a variety of people…
EC Unfiltered: What is your Pandemic World Like Right Now?
Words by Members of the WhyNot Editorial Committee and friends Simmering Anxiety My pandemic world – like many – is split between what I can see outside my window and what I hear from the other end of Zoom catch ups and house party nights. I feel a simmering anxiety when I head out of…
Your ‘Pro-Choice’ Vaccination Stance Is Privileged
Words by Erin, 24 NSW The anti-vaccination movement seems to be going through a re-launch. It’s thrown off its old connotations, embraced a friendlier message and is now purporting itself as a ‘pro-choice movement’, for those who want to ask critical questions of science or present a different opinion. This new language, while attempting to…
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 walls plastered with artsy posters from Frankie and prints from art markets. The smell of freshly baked orange cake out…
