Useyourvoice
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My Maybe Baby counsellor solved my ‘kids or not’ dilemma
Rosie Mullender reveals how she turned to a 'Maybe Baby counsellor' after getting rejected by men for being child-free by choice...
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#useyourvoice: 'Why I boycotted London Fashion Week' model Felicity Hayward explains
Model and body positivity activist Felicity Hayward didn't attend the London Fashion Week shows. Why? She believes a lack of diversity is damaging the industry and leaving London lagging behind in the fight for equality
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#useyourvoice: 'Embracing activism means being accountable' says women's rights campaigner Seyi Akiwowo
The founder and director of Glitch became an activist at early age. Here, she explains what activism means to her and why we have a duty to be held accountable for the way we express ourselves
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#useyourvoice: ‘Accessing therapy should not be a middle-class privilege’ says mental health activist Grace Victory
At a time when we're more open than ever before about discussing mental health, Grace argues we still have a long way to go until vital help is immediately accessible for all - not just for those who can afford it
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#useyourvoice: ‘Disabled people are not your inspiration porn’ says BBC presenter Kat Hawkins
Director, journalist and dance artist Kat Hawkins (aka @kats.bailed) lost both legs to meningitis at university, and uses her platform to show what life with a disability is like. Here Kat explains why she’s had enough of being pitied, and how we can change the way we talk about disability
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Alice Liveing: 'Exercise is so nuanced and everyone’s approach is different'
Next in our #useyourvoice campaign, we look at our relationship with exercise. We all know exercise is good for our mental health, but what if you’re too anxious to get to the gym? Here, personal trainer and fitness influencer Alice Liveing shares her advice (and yes, she gets anxiety, too)
