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Can I be a feminist?

Posted on March 12, 2018 by writehanded

I’ve had more than one friend tell me they’re afraid of feminism. Not just that – they’re afraid of feminists. They’re afraid of “doing feminism wrong,” and I understand that. Continue Reading →

Posted in Feminism, Guest Post, Politics, Rebel Girl Reads

‘No one would choose to live in poverty’

Posted on November 20, 2016 by writehanded

The National government reckons they’re getting more and more people off the benefit – but is that true? And if it is, what is happening to those people? Guest writer Alicia Continue Reading →

Posted in Financial hardship, Guest Post, Politics, WINZ/IRD

Guest post: My dad

Posted on October 14, 2015 by writehanded

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 →

Posted in About illness, Guest Post

The Do’s and Don’ts of dealing with blind people

Posted on June 21, 2015 by writehanded — 3 Comments ↓

GUEST POST: Pinky Fang is an illustrator and maker from Wellington, NZ. She has Retinitis Pigmentosa, a cat with a distinct lack of ears, and is about to get her very Continue Reading →

Posted in Guest Post | 3 Comments ↓

“You look pretty healthy to me!”

Posted on April 20, 2015 by writehanded — 3 Comments ↓

GUEST POST: Please welcome Briar Lawry, Wellington writer and bookseller, invisible illness advocate, and voice in the Chrohns-Colitis community. 

Posted in About illness, Guest Post | Tagged ankylosing spondylitis, Chrohn's Disease, chronic illness, disability, Humira, Invisible illness, Ulcerative Colitis | 3 Comments ↓

“Casual” sexism? No.

Posted on March 10, 2015 by writehanded

GUEST POST. Long stretches of State Highway One, devoid of mobile coverage and away the relentless titter of the Twitter. This was how I spent, and celebrated, International Women’s Day.

Posted in Feminism, Guest Post | Tagged casualsexism, everydaysexism, Feminism, guest post, International Women's Day

Between the frying pan and the fire

Posted on February 9, 2015 by writehanded

GUEST POST: Julie*, who is chronically ill and unable to work, has fought WINZ for support and given up.    I’ve had a few run-ins with WINZ, but none so terrible Continue Reading →

Posted in About illness, Guest Post, WINZ/IRD

Battling for the benefit: Why I became a sex worker

Posted on January 26, 2015 by writehanded

GUEST POST: I was a beneficiary for three years before I became a sex worker. It was a hard decision but not one I regret.

Posted in Feminism, Guest Post, Politics | Tagged MSD, New Zealand, sex work, WINZ

Be my guest

Posted on January 15, 2015 by writehanded

One of my main aims in developing a public profile and platform has always been to use these to help others who may not have a voice. With that in Continue Reading →

Posted in Guest Post

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