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Apr 4, 20247 min read
Race Against My Mind - Burnout on the Spectrum
Guest blog by Nathan Mann Just to get this finished was an extraordinary achievement. I voice dictated most of this, so it was not so...

Nov 8, 20232 min read
The Essence of Safe Spaces: Back Off. Back Up. - An Initiative by Across Rainbows Culture.
In a world that is gradually recognising the importance of inclusivity, there is a growing need for initiatives that champion safety,...


Oct 14, 20232 min read
Living in a world gone mad
In a world where LGBTQ+ hate crimes are on the rise It targets those like you and me. We try to explain and to understand. We negotiate....

May 27, 20233 min read
A Wake-Up Call:Are We Failing to Protect Our LGBTQ+ Community?
Today, on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia, where do we really stand in our fight for LGBTQ+ acceptance?...

May 27, 20232 min read
A Balancing Act...Purpose and Profit
To balance profit and purpose effectively, we need to be resilient, brave, and humble, and always stay true to our mission and vision. It...


Mar 18, 20232 min read
Who are you? Really?
It’s a question that we’re all asked ourselves at some point in our lives. But have you ever stopped to really think about it? Moreover,...


Feb 22, 20232 min read
Queer Spaces. Safe Spaces. No room for hate.
I’d like to talk about the importance of safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community. It's good to see more people becoming aware of the issues...


Nov 5, 20224 min read
Preparation. Passion. Purpose.
In 2015, I wrote a blog on Linkedin about finding my purpose. Fast forward to June 21st 2022 and that intangible, abstract purpose was...


Aug 5, 20224 min read
Happy Pride -Stay Safe this Pride
10 Safety Tips to Remember Whilst Celebrating Brighton Pride 2022 is back and bigger than ever! After two years of no celebrations...
Apr 28, 20223 min read
Lesbian Visibility Week: Looking at Gender-Based Violence Against Queer Women
This week (April 26th to May 1st 2022) is Lesbian Visibility Week. This annual observance has been marked since 1990 and aims to bring...

Oct 28, 20212 min read
Everyone has a right to feel safe and respected
To my friends, family and the people I know and those I have not yet met, tomorrow we are launching a fundraising campaign to create a...


Oct 5, 20218 min read
Lows after the highest of highs - A freshers week like no other
Guest blogger: Nathan Mann So the beginning of my last year of Uni is already here. In some ways because of the madness of the last 18...


Oct 1, 20218 min read
The future of LGBTQ+ in Brighton
People come to settle in Brighton from all over the world. Hundreds and thousands of LGBTQ+ people visit or call it home. It is a diverse...


Sep 1, 20211 min read
Identity…. the cause of so much mental acrobatics.
If you google ‘Who am I? about 1,950,000,000 results show up. From a psychological preceptive, you are the sum total of memories,...


Jul 22, 20214 min read
A gay Aspies tale - Low mood, anxiety and loneliness in the digital age
I’ve been struggling recently. Low mood and anxiety have felt overwhelming at times. As a gay man with Aspergers syndrome, I’m not...

Mar 5, 20211 min read
March 2021 Newsletter
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Feb 27, 20212 min read
So how do you have sex?
I know most lesbians can relate to those uncomfortable moments when straight people ask questions like “So how do you have sex?” The 3...

Feb 10, 20211 min read
Reframing Valentine’s Day for Queers
February 14th, Valentine’s Day. A day where love is celebrated on a big scale with teddy bears, chocolates, Hallmark cards, romantic...

Feb 1, 20212 min read
Hope... in a sea of red flags
Some relationships just won’t work. But you want them to work so badly that you sometimes ignore the red flags waving at you in the...

Jan 13, 20213 min read
Outsourcing my self-worth led to a dead end.
We’re on day 13 of the New Year and 3rd lockdown and it’s rubbish weather. So I thought I’d write an uplifting/funny/happy blog this...
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