Katie Donohoe
‘Our culture is not your costume’: avoiding cultural appropriation this Halloween
Written by: Hio Weng Angela Chu
Hio Weng Angela Chu discusses their experience with cultural appropriation in Halloween costumes and highlights the importance of cultural sensitiv...
Coping with the loss of my sibling to suicide through therapy
Written by: Sunny Klein
Sunny reflects on their journey through grief and healing amidst the storm of loss, finding solace through therapy
How I live with the grief of losing my best friend to suicide
Written by: Isabel Schulte-Austum
Having lost her best friend to suicide, Isabel recalls a journey of grief, forgiveness, and keeping memories alive with acceptance.
Dealing with the truth of my uncle’s death
Written by: Craig Doyle
Craig details how he navigates the grief of losing his uncle to suicide.
What losing my sister to suicide taught me about grief
Written by: Sunny Klein
Sunny recalls the silent struggles of suicide grief and how embracing shared journeys of healing helped.
Why reporting racism is a challenge in Irish schools
Written by: Bel Nabulele
Bel discusses the challenge of reporting racism in Irish schools and their experience of teachers with unconscious bias.
My leaving cert results did not define my path in life
Written by: Emie Collins
It took time, but Emie found her true path and thrived not letting her Leaving Cert results define her.
We need to truly nurture the potential of students in schools
Written by: Darragh Walsh
Darragh details how schools should nurture students' interests and draw out their individual potential for a more meaningful education.
How I managed stress while facing exams
Written by: Susan James
For Susan, overcoming exam stress meant facing her fears, focusing on her future, and envisioning success beyond graduation.
Why period pain needs to be taken more seriously
Written by: Anonymous
This content contributor discusses their struggle with period pain and the lack of informed healthcare available for menstruation.
Having a happy sex life with vaginismus
Written by: Saoirse O'Connor
Saoirse discusses how seeking help for vaginismus can be frustrating, especially for those with non-heterosexual identities, but perseverance is key.
Why getting help for PCOS should be easier
Written by: Karen Johnson
Karen had been experiencing symptoms of PCOS since age 13, but it took her a long time to get a diagnosis.