From ships to stolen treasure, pirates really will take anything they want.
Raunchy Ramble: The Sumisa
Category: Helen Writes
What The Media Gets Wrong On ASMR
The media doesn't always get it right on ASMR. A former ASMR artist shares her thoughts.
I Stopped Being The Other Woman. Here’s How You Can, Too
I got too involved with a married man. Here's how I got back out.
I Hate Vacations (I Finally Said It)
Prefer staycations to vacations? Me too.
Are We Really Talking About Mental Health?
Warning: This post discusses depression, self-harm and suicidal ideation. Please do not proceed with reading this post if these topics are likely to be distressing for you. Greetings Twisties and welcome to the new name! Today marks the first day back into writing and talking about mental health. I admit that, in my own stupidity, … Continue reading Are We Really Talking About Mental Health?
I’m Probably Never Going To Write A Book (And That’s Okay)
As a blogger, there seems to be a sort of expectation that if you blog, you will undoubtedly wind up publishing a book. You have to, right? Everyone has a story to share, everyone has something to sell. Well yes, maybe, but I've got a slightly different opinion. Let me take you back to the … Continue reading I’m Probably Never Going To Write A Book (And That’s Okay)
A Realist’s Guide To Success
I can still remember the day that email came in; a press interview! I was nervous and excited. I was nervous because I had never had a press interview before, but I was excited because of the potential that it had. The potential that it could bring for our blog. One door could open two, … Continue reading A Realist’s Guide To Success
Remembering Philip: The Prince Who Gave Me Hope
All throughout my childhood, I can remember struggling on a social front. I attended the Rainbow Guides but left before Brownies and returned only with pressure from my mother to get involved with the Girl Guides. I was hesitant, I hated organised group activities, and I knew it. With my mother involved, I eventually stuck … Continue reading Remembering Philip: The Prince Who Gave Me Hope
Letting Go Of The Lie: Why I Left Facebook Overnight
I arose this morning to a largely uneventful start. I woke up when my alarm sounded and I remembered to set the security system to "off" before I left the room. My day had largely been just like any other day, but with one minor detail: I didn't check up on Facebook. The difference in … Continue reading Letting Go Of The Lie: Why I Left Facebook Overnight
The Hidden Frustrations Of A Sex Blogger
As the years roll by in the blogging community, something that often comes to my attention is blogging fatigue. That is, fatigue after years and years of writing, and still maybe (or not) getting very far. Different bloggers will have different frustrations and I've seen several people mention various grievances, from my good friend Bill, … Continue reading The Hidden Frustrations Of A Sex Blogger