Should I get naked?
Feminism is meant to be all about body positivity, right? We love and accept other people’s bodies and we love and accept our own. Except it’s not that easy.
Author Archives: writehanded
ANIMAL: the autobiography of a female body
It’s hard to overstate how much of an impact this book has had on me. I’ve been talking about it for days, as anyone around me can attest.
Rebel Girl Reads Update #2: Let’s go!
It’s almost January (how??), which means the Rebel Girl Reads challenge I’m co-running is here. I’m super excited to do this and I hope some of you are keen too!
Make it medical
Last week I sat in front of my rheumatologist and heard words I never thought I’d hear: “We’ve done everything. Chemotherapy hasn’t worked. There’s nothing else I can do for Continue Reading →
Rebel Girl Reads Update #1!
The reading challenge I’m running with my flatmate next year is off to a good start! By which I mean, I’m a massive nerd and I’ve started the first book, Continue Reading →
How to say hello when no one answers
To be a writer is to be alone. All of us know this. We know that to work, we must be solitary. Yet, we must also cultivate a life to write Continue Reading →
On ‘vanity’ and chronic illness
There’s two things that happen with chronic illness and disability. One; your body will change irrevocably. Two; you are not supposed to care.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Tomorrow is International Day of Persons With Disabilities. The theme this year is “transformation towards sustainable and resilient society for all.”
Christmas gifts for feminists
Wondering what to get the feminist in your life? Here’s some festive ideas!
Intruder alert! Intruder alert!
I don’t even know what show that’s from – I’m hearing it in some sort of robotic voice? – but what I’m actually thinking is “Imposter alert!” because I’ve been Continue Reading →