A 6 minute read 🙂 If you’re reading this, you probably think you’re a piece of sh*t. Or, you’re supporting the hustle – thanks in advance 😉 In the words of Hannah Montana, EVERYBODY MAKES MISTAKES. Its a normal, necessary part of life that we all have to navigate through. Here are 6 tips toContinue reading “6 things to do when you unintentionally hurt someone.”
Author Archives: Ariya
I’m not asking for it.
A 5 minute read 🙂 Growing up, I took precaution to ensure that my clothes weren’t too tight or revealing because I wouldn’t want people to misjudge me and assume that I’m ‘asking for it‘. Before you get into this article, please be aware it is written in heterosexual terms – by this I mean,Continue reading “I’m not asking for it.”
Love Your Brown Skin
An insightful 3-4 minute read 🙂 Both of my parents are from Kerala, a beautiful state on the south west coast of India. The majority of the women in my family are fair skinned; we are told to stay that way. An introduction to Colourism What is ‘Colourism’? You’ve heard of racism: prejudice, discrimination orContinue reading “Love Your Brown Skin”
5 Signs that you are in an ’emotionally abusive’ relationship.
A 3-4 minute read 🙂 Boyfriend, girlfriend, friend or parent – anyone can emotionally abuse you. Here are some tips to spot the signs of emotional abuse within romantic relationships. If you think that you are being emotionally abused, please contact me – I want to help you. Alternatively, call Freephone National Domestic Abuse HelplineContinue reading “5 Signs that you are in an ’emotionally abusive’ relationship.”
Coping with Self-Doubt ft Instagram Baddies
A 5 minute read 🙂 Most of the time, we think our biggest haters are other people. Friends we fall out with, exes, colleagues and even our family members! The truth is, a lot of us know our NUMBER ONE critique is ourselves! When we fail at something, we start to let in negative thoughtsContinue reading “Coping with Self-Doubt ft Instagram Baddies”
A simple explanation of the Dairy Industry
A 3-4 minute read 🙂 The truth is, I loved animals, but I was okay with animal abuse. Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t tolerate someone hitting a dog, raping a bunny or breaking the neck of a cat – but if it was a cow – I didn’t care. I wasn’t exposed to it,Continue reading “A simple explanation of the Dairy Industry”