Personal Stories

The mould has evolved over decades. From Revenge of the Nerds, to Geeks, to Hipsters to Tech Bros. Despite this evolution, it still remains stubbornly male-centred, remarkably narrow and boring 🥱

For such a “disruptive” industry, the conformity is shocking.

I love nature. Always have. But the sheer contrast in the natural world I encountered after moving here was nothing short of profound. I knew, in theory, about Australian wildlife — kangaroos, cockatoos, possums. But seeing it all in real

On the psychology of breaking points and the stories we tell ourselves about who we are

They say it’s hard for them to love me. But they have no

i want love to choose me — someday.

I’m a big believer in love. All kinds of love. I believe every person deserves a family built on a foundation of care, understanding, and deep affection. But that belief doesn’t always

So this happened…

I was thinking about whether or not I should spend $30 on makeup. I’ve got this big goth convention I am vending at. The biggest

I woke up this morning and felt like a minor miracle had arrived — quietly, gently, like a whisper only the heart could hear.

The soft light was spilling through

A personal story of resilience, reflection, and a deeper understanding of chronic illness

When you first hear the words multiple sclerosis, your mind can spin in every direction — fear,

Dear Reader,

I know it’s been a long time! I’m writing this at midnight, and hope.. that the words I’ve been meaning to say for a

Some people don’t need to understand everything. They just love you through it anyway.

We were kids once – classmates, friends, neighbours.

Then life moved on, as it always does.

Five years of silence.

Five years of growing separately.

We

“Hi, xyz has happened to me, and I’m still carrying this around with me today and by the way, my name is Sabiha.”

Does this sound familiar? I often wonder why and how people share their stories. After all, we