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Personal Essays

Our personal essays section is filled with thoughts and musings from a range of contributing writers from around the world.

IN DEFENCE OF A ‘LAZY’ LOCKDOWN

Personal Essays
XMay 14, 2020
Image via ohverlee.com By Amy Jackson Several weeks ago, there was a quote circulating online
pregnancy tests illustration

TRYING

Personal Essays
XMay 8, 2020
By Rowena Goodman All you have to do is look at sperm and you’ll get

I WANT A MEET CUTE AND I WANT IT NOW

Personal Essays
XMay 1, 2020
By Karis Stephen When it comes to love, all I have ever wanted is a

THE PRICE OF BEAUTY

Personal Essays
XDecember 30, 2018
By Eleanor Read Chanel and classical beauty are as formidable and recognisable a duo as

AALIYAH – MORE THAN A WOMAN

Personal Essays
XJune 20, 2018
By Julia Tobin What is your definition of a female role model?  What kind of

HOW TO DEAL WITH GHOSTING

Personal Essays
XMay 17, 2018
by Kate Fellows You’ve been on a number of dates with someone you really get
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Submissions wanted ✨⭐️ 

If you’re interested in submitting written work, collaborating, or being interviewed as an entrepreneur or business owner for our ‘females in focus’ series in 2021, please email goodnessmaguk@gmail.com with a little bit about yourself and your idea 💡 🌼 Here’s to a great New Year! 🍸

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In our latest personal essay submission, ‘Finding Sobriety Through Anxiety’, Kim Barrett talks about how cutting out alcohol has helped them to manage their anxiety during the pandemic 🍷 

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“So what do we do? Do we ignore racism and label it as self-preservation? Avoid the nasty arguments and remain silent for the benefit of ourselves? Or do we make a choice to use our privilege for something other than a Get-Out-Of-Jail-Free card?”

In our latest personal essay, @prettylittleginge talks about her experience with racist relatives, and whether it’s ultimately better to ignore or educate those with problematic views.

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Image via @sophia.joan.short ✔️
🎨🎨🎨 via @nails_and_soul
New on Goodness: @catriona_mactaggart talks about how reading fantasy/dystopian fiction during the pandemic can be weirdly comforting, and lists some of her top suggestions! 📚 Link in the bio ✨ 

🎨 via @carlallanosillustrations 

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Say it louder 🙌 ✨ via @byrdiebeauty
🌿🌞🧡 via @sophia.joan.short
“If I knew how this year would have unfolded, I would have cherished certain moments that little bit longer. I’d have enjoyed that last, anxiety-ridden seminar - I’d have savoured that last iced coffee from Starbucks while I procrastinated the day away”

Click the link in our bio to read our latest personal essay ‘The Class of Covid: Graduating During a Pandemic’, written by @claud.anna_ 👩‍🎓✨ (illustration also by Claudia)
Looking for your next binge watch? Our lovely writer @catriona_mactaggart has reviewed the highly anticipated Amazon Prime series ‘Little Fires Everywhere’ 🔥 

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Weekend calling 📞 🌸  via @dreamy60s

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