By Izzy Mackeller I would never openly say ‘I am disabled’ nor would I openly say ‘I am part of the LGBT+ community’ despite these being two things which have formulated my entire being. Only recently have I noticed how deeply my impostor syndrome runs. I constantly gaslight myself that whilst I am disabled I …
By Seren Thomas Content warning – Discussion of eating disorders. Eating disorders are becoming increasingly prevalent worldwide. But health professionals’ lack of cross-cultural understanding and education about the specific needs of underrepresented people could prolong or worsen their disorders. Current treatment models for eating disorders generally assume a thin, white, cis, heterosexual, middle-to-upper-class young woman …
Anon Content warning: Discussion of eating disorders. The term ‘eating disorder’ is autological, it defines itself. Anyone who has frequent disordered eating behaviours or habits can be labelled as having an eating disorder and last year I started displaying these behaviours. Understanding that this goes beyond the typical illnesses such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating …
By Ross Tanner (he/they) The intersection of two or more different identities can be tricky. Belonging to two or more marginalised groups comes not only with its own prejudices from internal and external factors, but belonging to two is a whole other ball game with prejudices and discrimination transcending from other dimensions. To be disabled …