AgentsOfIshq: ‘You Should Wear Maroon For Your Skin’ And Other Advice I’ve Ignored As A Non-Fair Woman
AgentsOfIshq ran a story of mine on dark skin pride and my love of colour.
Finding home & a sense of belonging within shifting identity politics of geography, region, language, politics, ideologies and culture.
AgentsOfIshq ran a story of mine on dark skin pride and my love of colour.
I switched dating apps. No, this time it wasn’t because awful people drove me away. It’s because Tinder kept demanding my phone number and wouldn’t let me login without it. I’ve never indulged corporations that think they can hold me to ransom, especially when I have a choice. So my…
I called rainbowwashing in pride month. Alex Strangelove is narcissistic and an insulting representation of queer people.
Is your first thought of a stranger an uncharitable one? What do your judgements say about you?
Last week, I drew a line and said, “I’m done. No more. Goodbye.” I have lived through the dreadfulness of limbo, the sheer callousness of men who will not spend a minute reflecting on their feelings. And you know what? It is just not that important any more. 2017 wrecked…
We are a world of screaming and no conversations.
I’m finding my menstrual cup is a good way to keep a check on my overall health.
I ran into someone who last saw me before I went through the biggest war of my life. I had to think about how to tell my story.
This December I passed a milestone in my life and quit alcohol altogether. I am part of a culture that has mixed messages about alcohol & gender.
The month of love is almost at end and I’ve managed to not even look at this blog. That characterises how I’ve been. I have been very busy doing things I’m generally known for (writing, performing, organising, scheduling, worrying) and spending nothing at all on things that I am. I never…