On Being Still and Not Wanting to be ‘Fixed’
A few months ago my sister called me with some bad news. She said that she was going through a break…
I Can’t Believe I Have to Write This Again
Three years ago I wrote about my experience of having an abortion here after the news that was circulating about abortion…
I want to make art so beautiful it brings people to tears 2.0
I wrote I want to make art so beautiful it brings people to tears around this time last year and recently…
Why I Don’t Think Drinking is Inherently Toxic
Being a sober person comes with a few false assumptions; that I was once an alcoholic, that I'm boring/no fun, that…
A Letter to the Person I Used to Be
Dear the flailing intoxicated girl I used to be, I’m writing this from a place of peace, although I don’t feel…
Favourite Books of The Year (so far)
I spend half of my time writing and the other half reading so it's no surprise that for World Book Day…
My Sobriety Plan – 15 Months Sober
I've now been sober for 15 months and a lot of people have asked me for advice on how I managed…
How Not to Live Your Life
I know the title of this post sounds like I'm an all-knowing preaching-Patty but I believe I have a wealth of…
Do other writers worry about writing this much?
I suppose the short answer to this is, yes. Considering we all experience insecurity in its many forms I think it…
The Best Queer Spots in Berlin
Here are some of my favourite queer places in Berlin ranging from clubs, to bars to book shops - enjoy!Schwules Museum Shwules…