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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.
No, paracetamol does not cause autism
Written by: Emma Gilhooly
Emma shares how false claims linking paracetamol to autism harm autistic people and fuel fear instead of understanding.
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.
What I learned about women in Ireland from a TV show before my time
Written by: Amy O'Brien
Watching a forgotten RTÉ show opened Amy's eyes to the lives of women in Ireland and how far we have come.
What it feels like to witness rising tensions as a person of colour in Ireland
Written by: Anonymous
As a person of colour in Ireland, rising tensions feel personal, upsetting, and hard to ignore.
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.
How I cope with news anxiety
Written by: Adair Reid
Waking up to chaos online? You're not alone. This honest reflection on news anxiety explores how constant exposure to global headlines can fuel str...
