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My journey with identity and acceptance as a gay Irish Traveller
Written by: Shane McCarthy
Shane shares his journey of resilience and support, stressing the importance of embracing your truth and finding supportive spaces.
“Mincéirs: Paving the Way” Podcast with Hosts Latisha McCrudden and Emma Ward
‘Mincéirs: Paving the Way’ highlights the unique issues faced by the Traveller community, and encourages individuals to feel empowered and confiden...
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Petition to Help End Youth Homelessness
Find out more about our National Action Panel’s campaign looking at the impact of the housing crisis on young people across Ireland.
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The impact of the housing crisis on young people in Ireland
Written by: spunout
spunout’s National Action Panel address the housing crisis spunout’s National Action Panel have launched a grassroots campaign aimed at...
3 ways I have made my school experience better as an autistic student
Written by: Isabelle Blum
Isabelle shares how she self-advocated to access accommodations independently as an autistic student in a mainstream Irish secondary school.
How I found ways to deal with a difficult start to secondary school
Written by: Alice
Starting secondary school during a pandemic was tough for Alice but despite challenges, they learned to speak up and seek help on their mental heal...
The challenges I have faced ‘coming out’ as autistic
Written by: Davin Godfrey
Whether coming out as LGBTQIA+ or autistic, Davin feels that people may not understand and that more support is needed for both.
Why I’m worried about the Government’s proposal on Disability Reform
Written by: Ross Boyd
The Irish Government wants to change how certain social welfare payments work, but Ross is worried the new system might make it hard for people wit...
Why I am voting no on the care referendum
Written by: Ross Boyd
With a referendum on the way Ross shares how he decided he will vote yes on the family amendment, but why the care amendment worries him.
Why sports is important to friendships between men
Written by: Craig Doyle
Craig discusses the significance that sports has on societal norms when men form and sustain friendships.
Techniques I have developed to replace self-harm
Written by: Aly Ryan
Using therapy and creating a kindness box, Aly explores ways she combats urges and finds healing, sharing her path from self-harm to self-care.
What I wish people understood about self-harm
Written by: Charlie Beaudelot
Charlie explores their changing triggers for self-harm, debunks stereotypes, and highlights wound care for personal well-being and healing.