Words by Elizabeth Narwastu Art by Griea Taylor
Self-care has become a trendy topic in the videos we watch, the articles we read and even in the conversations we have amongst our friends. From mastering the art of decluttering, to eating your vegetables or dedicating a day to being lazy, we all practise some sort of self-care to maximise our well-being. As human beings, we have to take care of ourselves, whether it’s for the mind or the body. We also need another form of ‘release.’
I hated my stripy red, white, and silver stretch marks for a seriously unhealthy amount of time. … A Mark To Remember
To say the least, she made me fucking miserable. … She
We all have parts of our bodies we don’t like. But, it’s a whole different ball game when that body part you don’t like is classified as a clinical disease. … Scoliosis, Straight Up
With so many skin products on the market, it’s no wonder most of us don’t use any at all. … Review: Go-To Skincare
So I’ve set myself a challenge – I will be my realest self on Tinder for seven days and see what happens. … Seven (Real) Days On The Tindersphere
A good goal in life is to try and build yourself up to be a better person than you were the day before. … The Fight To Self-Love
Think your problems aren’t big enough? Impossible. Everyone has something to work through, because ‘the daily grind’ of university, work, and home life isn’t as carbon copy as it sounds. … 1300 788 336
“You have the power to be nothing, or be everything,” says AJ Clementine, vibrant YouTube personality and woman sharing wisdom on her gender transition. … Beauty Beyond Gender
When was the last time you praised yourself? When was the last time you praised yourself to someone else – not on text, phone call or Snapchat?
Under the guise of the grey German sky, in the heart of Berlin, having just passed what was once Hitler’s bunker, a group of friends wove their way out of the maze that is the Jewish Holocaust Memorial. … Gay Guise
As a transgender man, I am very used to questions. As a disempowered minority, I am just as good at answering them.
Hey you, yes you. Glance down at the blobs and bones you call your body. This is an ode to you and the fantastic human being you really are. Quit blushing and read on to learn some self-lurvin’ tips and tricks.
To some, I am nothing more than a mannequin to dress up and down as they please, becoming perfectly hollow on the inside.
I always hated having red hair as a kid.
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