Me, Myself and My Mind – A Mental Health Recovery Story
by Sandeep Saib Trigger Warning: Suicide, body image, eating disorder I am Sandeep Saib (she/her) and I am a Lived/Living Experience (‘Expert by Experience’) Mental Health Advocate, Philanthropist and Public Speaker. I really emphasise the ‘living’ in that title, because I am still going through my own mental health journey – even whilst you are […]
Creating the Life You Want in 2024
Isn’t there something so magical about a new year? The offering of a fresh start, a blank page. A whole year to seize. To us, it’s the most exciting time of the year. A time when we can sit down and really determine what we want and how to work towards it. Now, we know […]
The Rise of Single South-Asian Women
by Mani Hayre When are you getting married? Who hasn’t been asked this question at some family function by a random, and often not-so-random family member? Particularly if the woman in question is over 35 and perceived to be getting older, less viable and one who is seen to be living her best life and […]
How to Start Your New Right
The time before and immediately after a New Year is always so interesting and complex. It’s a time of joy, excitement and rest but also a time of angst and dread. Dread as we wait for real life to begin again and have to start enduring all that comes with it again. Over this short […]
Finding The Courage to Stand Alone
by Jevi Majid In a world full of couples; whether happily married or not; do you have the courage to stand alone? My name is Jevi. I am a 42-year-old mum to two daughters. I work a full-time job and I also had two part-time roles. Single parenting two teenage daughters whilst trying to remember […]
The Importance of Pursuing Your Dreams
Chasing our dreams is a natural part of life. The thrill of carving out the life we want and then working to create it is magical. There is nothing greater than knowing what it is you want and going for it. Whether you have a general idea of the life you want or your goals […]
Nurturing Yourself: The Transformative Journey of Self-Care For Women of Colour
by Priyanka Roychoudhury Today, women, and especially young women of colour often find themselves in the midst of diverse roles and societal expectations perpetuated by a patriarchal society. Within these expectations, an invisible load is carried with grace and resilience. Much of the work we contribute, especially in caregiving roles, remains unpaid, and our sacrifices […]
The Intelligence Officer Development Programme: What’s It Really Like
Being an Intelligence Officer at MI5 might sound like a daunting prospect, but the truth is, you’ve already got a lot of what it takes. Being a good Intelligence Officer is all about using your instincts and judgement to spot patterns and make links. It’s about collaboration and teamwork. And about using your way of […]
Why You Should Embrace Delusion
This world is not easy to live in, and it seems to just get harder. With more obstacles to navigate and ever-evolving difficulties, it’s as though there is a neverending list of hardships to overcome. In response to these difficulties and the hardship of reality, we are told to put our heads down and work. […]
Ahista Stories X GirlDreamer
by Zainab Mahmood In October 2022, three years into writing articles and making Instagram content on the harmful environmental and human impacts of the fashion industry, I started a Master’s in Environment, Politics and Development at SOAS. When I was working on my application, I was dillydallying around about whether to study part-time or full-time. […]
