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Campaigning, Like we do, Perfect Distractions

A much needed perfect distraction: Nina Simone’s Revolution

Today I need hope. Today I need to know its gonna be alright. So today I’m reaching for Nina Simone. And filling my belly with fire for the fight to come. Sure it maybe just over the pond but just as in Russia, Indonesia, Lithuania, Eygpt, Iraq, Jamaica, Maldives and over 79 countries across the world, the LGBT+ community of the USA need our support. Anti-sodomy laws were ruled … Continue reading A much needed perfect distraction: Nina Simone’s Revolution

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Trans Pride 2016: A day to be proud of

From those excited first steps on the 2016 Trans Pride march, filled with pride and hope and joy to the hours spent in the sunshine in Brunswick Square, immersed in the wonder of our wonderful Trans community and the many amazing journeys made, it was the best of days. A day that made me so proud, once again, of my hometown as so many of us came together … Continue reading Trans Pride 2016: A day to be proud of

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Love will win

The hours may be passing but the horror is not. People like you, and me out dancing with friends, celebrating, loving, laughing. Gone. Just gone. Taken because of whom they’ve chosen to love. Taken in a place that somehow angered a man fuelled by hatred and bigotry. Taken too soon. Taken from a gay community that, just like mine, has built itself up through years of adversity … Continue reading Love will win

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Make your voice heard: register to vote today

I’m bored. Bored of the backbiting, the scaremongering, the fear, the politicking, the infighting. I usually love politics, devouring every column inch and broadcast minute but this EU referendum has left me frustrated, angry and bored. An interesting combination of feelings that should see me heading anywhere but the ballot box come the 23rd of June. But no, I’ll be there putting pencil to paper because … Continue reading Make your voice heard: register to vote today

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Campaigning, Gscene Magazine

The Missus, Me and BPD cartoon

Writing about BPD is never easy. The crippling self-doubt, the unrelenting standards, the anxiety, the fear of being judge and the endless overthinking makes being open and honest a challenge. One day I’m all for it, determined to tackle the stigma head on, the next I’m fearful of being seen as difficult, weak, as unfit for purpose. This continual state-of-head affairs ensures anxiety reigns but … Continue reading The Missus, Me and BPD cartoon

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Because Our Friends Are Dying: An exhibition for World AIDS Day

It was a time when we had to listen up. A time when we had to Act Up. Our friends were dying. Our governments were turning a blind eye and we were pretty much alone facing a disease that would take way too many of our nearest and dearest. When the HIV/AIDS crisis hit I was young and fuelled with rage. I was sick of hearing … Continue reading Because Our Friends Are Dying: An exhibition for World AIDS Day

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Campaigning, Perfect Distractions

Will Young’s Brave Man

Play me the Bronski Beat Smalltown Boy video and my guts flip. I’m back in 1984 and I’m afraid. I wanna run. My sexuality is confusing the hell out of me and I don’t know where to turn. I know the only thing for it is to summon some bravery from somewhere but the isolation I feel is crippling me. This week those emotions returned as … Continue reading Will Young’s Brave Man

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World Mental Health Day: Smash the stigma and demand parity in treatment

Today I am an Arsenal fan. Today I love house music. Today I’m keen on the odd cake. Today I have borderline personality disorder (BPD), anxiety and chronic longterm depression. A diagnosis I live with. Yesterday, today and tomorrow. Since my diagnosis in 2010 I’ve fought then given up then fought again to live with it. I’ve bashed my head hard against the pauper NHS … Continue reading World Mental Health Day: Smash the stigma and demand parity in treatment

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Breathe together for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust

If you do one thing this weekend Breathe. Yeah I know it sounds bleeding obvious but if this weekend your breathing could mean fundraising for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, getting your wiggle on to the rather fine DJs’ Maze & Masters, Ellie Cocks and SummerDaze in one of Brighton’s finest beachside venues, well you would take a deep one wouldn’t you? So do yourself a favour … Continue reading Breathe together for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust

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