William
If you grew up as a gay man in the UK during the 1980s or 90s, you might feel as though you’re carrying something that your peers are not. It isn’t always a loud or obvious burden. Often, it’s a quiet hum of anxiety in relationships, a lingering sense of being an imposter, or a … Read More
You open the app. That familiar grid of faces appears. For a moment, there’s a flicker of hope – a new message and the possibility of connection, a fun chat, a date, maybe even something more. But it’s often followed by a familiar, sinking feeling. The endless swiping, the conversations that go nowhere, the profiles … Read More
It often starts as a quiet whisper. Perhaps it’s a feeling you get watching a certain film, a pang of recognition in a book, or a quiet moment of reflection when the house is empty. For years, maybe decades, you’ve pushed it down. You’ve built a life, followed a path, and done what was expected. … Read More
Do you know your “inner critic“? You know, that persistent, judgemental voice in your mind that questions your choices, criticises your actions, and makes you doubt yourself. This inner critic, sometimes called a “gremlin,” an “inner saboteur”, the “judge”, the “fault finder”, the “perfectionist, the “inner voice of doubt” (you can see it comes in … Read More
Do you ever find yourself hesitating to mention your partner in a new group of colleagues? Or perhaps you feel a sudden, sharp flash of discomfort seeing a gay couple hold hands in public, even though a part of you wishes you could do the same without a second thought? You might even find yourself … Read More