Mental health

An open letter to my rapist…

In light of the recent events surrounding Hollywood movie producer, Harvey Weinstein, and the multiple women coming forward about his alleged sexual harassment/abuse claims, I have decided to finally share my story. This is hard for me and definitely a subject I not only feel strongly about but feel that it needs to be spoken about… Continue reading An open letter to my rapist…

Mental health

The taboo of tablets…

Depression, anxiety disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, borderline personality disorder, self harm, addiction, eating disorder. These are the list of diagnosis's I've had since I was just 15 years old.  I've experienced more trauma in my twenty two years of life than most adults do in their entire lifetime. I've had doctors and psychiatrists shocked… Continue reading The taboo of tablets…

Lifestyle

University; its a no from me…

University. The final step on your personal ladder before you reach your dream career, the golden ticket to any job you desire and the partying along the way? That's just a bonus. Or is it? Uni is pushed by teachers during your a-levels as being the only way you're going to succeed in life; if… Continue reading University; its a no from me…

Lifestyle

5 Books that have changed my life…

Throughout my teenage years, I never really read books. I would rather pick up the latest Cosmo issue than pick up a novel and the reason for this was because I thought they were boring; that was until I read my first fiction book and got lost in the plot. This was about 4 or… Continue reading 5 Books that have changed my life…

Lifestyle

What is in my handbag?

Seeing all of my fave blogger gals emptying the contents of their purses for the fulfilment of all us nosy parkers has made me completely want to rummage through mine, chuck all the chocolate wrappers and pick through what crap I've been lugging around on my shoulder since I bought the bag. So I've spilled… Continue reading What is in my handbag?

Mental health

How to manage your emotions during times of crisis; skills I’ve learned from therapy…

*TRIGGER WARNING* This post may be a trigger for some people. Includes topics such as mental health, PTSD, terrorism and death.With the recent tragedy taken place in Manchester, I feel that the whole of the UK is in mourning. I don't live in Manchester, nor do I personally know any of the victims, however I am… Continue reading How to manage your emotions during times of crisis; skills I’ve learned from therapy…

Mental health

My story…

Now I was meant to post this yesterday but couldn't; I was so scared of finally posting my story for the world to see. But here goes. A lot of tears and one panic attack went into writing and publishing this... So this week is Mental Health Awareness Week and I am all for encouraging… Continue reading My story…

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My thoughts on Kim Kardashian claiming she’s a feminist…

Kim Kardashian: queen of selfies, wife of Kanye, mum of two and, dare I say, feminist? In recent years, feminism has become a hot topic and, damn straight; us ladies have the right to equality and all the same rights our male counterparts have and we are getting there, slowly but surely.Love her or loathe… Continue reading My thoughts on Kim Kardashian claiming she’s a feminist…

About

A little bit about me…

"You will never be brave if you don't get hurt, you will never be successful if you don't encounter failure and you will never experience without mistakes ..." Hey, I'm Kate. I'm 22 years old and writing is one of my biggest passions in life; I've always wanted to be a writer. Since blogging and YouTube became… Continue reading A little bit about me…