Katie Donohoe
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.
How healing my inner child helped me stop self-harming
Written by: Charlie Harney
Charlie looks into how their self-harm was rooted in childhood pressures, highlighting the healing power of nurturing the inner child's needs.
My journey with self-harm
Written by: Kate Wareing
Kate takes an honest look at their journey with self-harm, from triggers to recovery, they discuss strategies used for prevention and healing.
How understanding self-harm helped me stop
Written by: Anonymous
This spunout contributor delves into realising different forms of self-harm, shedding light on unrecognised behaviours and the path to self-healing.
How I spoke about self-harm with my therapist
Written by: Rebecca O'Brien
TW // This piece discusses self-harm. Please look after yourself if you choose to read on. Our text support service details are listed below. If yo...
How the climate crisis is impacting people in the global south
Written by: Fatima Ismail
Speaking with a local from Sudan in North Africa, Fatima reveals how rising global temperatures unfairly affect the Global South.
Greenwashing, COP 28, and why we, as young people, are the answer
Written by: Peter O'Neill
Peter O'Neill dives into the world of greenwashing at COP 28, the climate conference, and how we can take action against it.