Fuck “Sorry”
TW: Sexual violence. What would it mean for us, the women of New Zealand, if Prime Minister John Key said sorry for saying that the opposition party back “the rapists”? What Continue Reading →
Author Archives: writehanded
StatsNZ fail to respond to Trans community
A few weeks ago I was listening to my friend talk about the many struggles that she faces in her life as a trans woman. It’s no secret that we Continue Reading →
“I’m tired”
People always ask me how I am. Usually I say “I’m fine,” or I might just say “pretty tired” because anything more is probably more than they need. But it’s not Continue Reading →
I’m not supposed to be here
My poetry blog is called “I pretend I’m a writer.” When people ask me what I “do” I usually mumble something along the lines of being self-employed and change the Continue Reading →
Update #2: Plunket… apologises??
Hi all, here’s a followup to my posts regarding Sean Plunket’s treatment of Louise Carroll. Mediaworks, unsurprisingly, didn’t uphold my complaint (it is being referred to the BSA). However, in Continue Reading →
Update: That Sean Plunket interview
You might remember I complained to Mediaworks regarding this Sean Plunket interview, in which he basically eviscerated a person with disabilities for a laugh. Unsurprisingly, they are not upholding my complaint. Continue Reading →
Tears, me, and Warehouse Stationery
I often ask myself why I bother blogging. Who reads it? Does anyone care? I guess the answer is, I do. I need a place for my thoughts, and if Continue Reading →
Just slacktivism?
I’ve been thinking about activism again, partially because of Mental Health Awareness Week. Activism doesn’t just apply to political action. It’s about going the step beyond raising awareness. It’s about Continue Reading →
Guest post: My dad
This was written by a friend of mine who lost her father to lung cancer two months ago. It is very emotional, so please be aware of this vulnerability before Continue Reading →
Why don’t we talk about mental health?
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week in NZ. I am unwell. This has provoked some thoughts, which I have been avoiding sharing because they are messy and complicated – just like this Continue Reading →