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Who on earth is raising these incels?
I just watched a documentary about them on YouTube, and honestly, Iโm at a loss for words. How are these men being brought up? Why arenโt mothers having open conversations with their sons about sex and relationships? I talk to my son about these things, about not rushing into sex, about understanding women, about respect.…
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She Was โAggressiveโ | No, She Was Just Everything Youโre Not
How many times have we heard it? โShe was aggressive.โ A line so worn out it might as well be tattooed on the ego of every man whoโs ever felt intimidated by a woman who dared to speak up, stand tall, or simply exist without shrinking herself. But letโs be honest, aggressive? Really? Or is…
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Grooming Gangs.
Grooming gangs have been a distressing issue in the UK, with multiple high-profile cases revealing the systematic exploitation of vulnerable young individuals. Understanding the methods these perpetrators employ is crucial for prevention and safeguarding potential victims. Tactics Employed by Grooming Gangs 1. Targeting Vulnerable Individuals: Perpetrators often seek out young people who are already facing…
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Giving Birth in Prison: pt2
Look, Itโs never ideal for a woman to enter prison pregnant or give birth there, but it does happen and we need more balanced, compassionate press coverage to reflect that reality. I donโt understand why there isnโt more coverage on what itโs actually like to give birth in prison, from women with lived experience. The…
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Prison is no holiday camp.
I donโt know why people go to the press claiming prison is like a holiday camp, itโs not. Prison is a shit hole. Sure, there are some good days, and even I had moments where I didnโt mind it, but the bad days? They completely outweigh the good. Anyone who says otherwise either wasnโt inside…
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Branded Racist for Being Raped?
I havenโt written about being groomed and sexually assaulted by a Pakistani grooming gang or gang-raped by an Iranian grooming gang. But hereโs the reality: Iโm being called a racist for speaking out about the epidemic of rape gangs in the UK, gangs that are still being protected and covered up. It doesnโt matter that…
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HAPPY NEW YEAR, you bunch of legends!
Blimey, Iโve been up and down like a f**king yo-yo. Feels like the last few blogs Iโve done were just one long, droning โwoe is meโ session. Blah blah blah, whinge whinge whinge. But letโs have it right, hand on heart, Iโve got a cracking life. My kids are top-notch. Theyโre gonna make bloody marvellous…
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My Step Dad the White Rasta.
Where do I even begin with my stepdad? Back in the 80s and 90s, he was a white Rasta, fully immersed in Rastafarian culture. He worshiped Jah, the Rastafarian term for God, a spiritual figure rooted in Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie, whom Rastafarians revere as a messiah. My stepdad couldnโt have been more different from…
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Christmas Drinking!
So, I wasnโt planning on drinking this Christmas, but here we are, Iโve been going at it since Wednesday. I feel great for now, but the aftermath? Oh, thatโs the fucker, especially when youโre juggling drinking with bipolar. Itโs alright when thereโs another drink on the horizon. I get how that slippery slope forms for…
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Fuck off, Karen.
โBe gratefulโ? VOM. ๐คฎ Listen, Karen! When Iโm having a moan on the internet the last thing I need to hear is โBe Gratefulโ I am grateful, KAREN. Thatโs exactly why Iโve managed to build the life I have, holding it together for my kids. Trust me, ending up in the gutter with a drug…
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4 Bottles of Babycham.
Alright, folks, I know itโs been a minute since my last post. Howโs everyone feeling as Christmas approaches? Honestly, I canโt stand Christmas. When I was younger, I used to take on silver service shifts on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day, anything to avoid spending it at home. Back then, Christmas meant either…
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The Shadow That Follows Hypomania.
When people think about bipolar disorder, they often picture the high energy, the racing thoughts, the drive that can push someone forward with a force that seems almost unstoppable. Hypomania can feel electrifying, inspiring, even euphoric but as many who experience it know, what comes next can be something much darker. After the heights of…
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My view on #MeToo
The #MeToo movement has sparked an undeniable shift in our society, offering survivors of sexual harassment and assault a platform to share their stories and find solidarity. While the movement has done wonders in highlighting issues long swept under the rug, itโs also left many feeling that we need a more inclusive approach one that…
Bipolar Mum Journey 