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Who on earth is raising these incels?
I just watched a documentary about them on YouTube, and honestly, I’m at a loss for words. How are these men being brought up? Why aren’t 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 “Aggressive” | No, She Was Just Everything You’re Not
How many times have we heard it? “She was aggressive.” A line so worn out it might as well be tattooed on the ego of every man who’s ever felt intimidated by a woman who dared to speak up, stand tall, or simply exist without shrinking herself. But let’s 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, It’s 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 don’t understand why there isn’t more coverage on what it’s actually like to give birth in prison, from women with lived experience. The…
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Prison is no holiday camp.
I don’t know why people go to the press claiming prison is like a holiday camp, it’s not. Prison is a shit hole. Sure, there are some good days, and even I had moments where I didn’t mind it, but the bad days? They completely outweigh the good. Anyone who says otherwise either wasn’t inside…
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Branded Racist for Being Raped?
I haven’t written about being groomed and sexually assaulted by a Pakistani grooming gang or gang-raped by an Iranian grooming gang. But here’s the reality: I’m 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 doesn’t matter that…
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HAPPY NEW YEAR, you bunch of legends!
Blimey, I’ve been up and down like a f**king yo-yo. Feels like the last few blogs I’ve done were just one long, droning “woe is me” session. Blah blah blah, whinge whinge whinge. But let’s have it right, hand on heart, I’ve got a cracking life. My kids are top-notch. They’re 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 couldn’t have been more different from…
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Christmas Drinking!
So, I wasn’t planning on drinking this Christmas, but here we are, I’ve been going at it since Wednesday. I feel great for now, but the aftermath? Oh, that’s the fucker, especially when you’re juggling drinking with bipolar. It’s alright when there’s another drink on the horizon. I get how that slippery slope forms for…
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Fuck off, Karen.
“Be grateful”? VOM. 🤮 Listen, Karen! When I’m having a moan on the internet the last thing I need to hear is “Be Grateful” I am grateful, KAREN. That’s exactly why I’ve 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 it’s been a minute since my last post. How’s everyone feeling as Christmas approaches? Honestly, I can’t 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, it’s also left many feeling that we need a more inclusive approach one that…
Bipolar Mum Journey 