Experiences
Realising school was traumatic helped me start healing
Written by: Charlie Harney
After struggling to attend school, Charlie felt stuck in cycles of panic and shame. One moment in counselling helped them understand their experien...
How a health scare taught me to advocate for myself
Written by: Anonymous
After a sudden health scare, Sophia spent time in hospital and underwent treatment. This is how the experience changed her summer and her outlook.
Finding my path with an apprenticeship in STEM
Failing the Leaving Cert wasn’t the end. PLCs and a STEM apprenticeship helped them build a real career through alternative education.
What losing rugby and finding my ADHD diagnosis taught me
Written by: Rory Finlay
Rory shares his journey of injury recovery, ADHD diagnosis, and grief, highlighting resilience, support, and the lessons he learned along the way.
I didn’t think burnout could happen to someone like me
Written by: Ganika Shree
I used to think burnout was something that only happened to older people with high-stress jobs. People with big titles, long hours, and too many re...
When heartbreak means putting your safety first
Written by: Charlie
Charlie shares the story of a friendship that turned painful, reflecting on love, loss, and the difficulty of leaving an unsafe dynamic.
Growing up in rural Ireland my Irish identity was always questioned
Written by: Sophia Black
Sophia shares her experience growing up with mixed heritage in rural Ireland, exploring identity, belonging, and the pressure to explain herself.
Heartbreak and healing: How I moved on from my first love
Written by: Alleigh Kearns-Nugent
Alleigh shares her journey through young love, heartbreak, and healing. Read how she overcame a painful breakup and learned important life lessons.
Navigating grief: My personal journey of love and loss
Written by: Izzie Solan
Izzie shares her deeply personal journey through grief after losing her beloved grandfather.