Fairley Lloyd

1 month ago | readunwritten.com | Fairley Lloyd

Mental health treatment is important to help you live a better life. Whether you struggle with mental illness or not, we all have mental health issues now and then that we need help with. There’s no shame in asking for help or getting help. Therapy, medication, and other treatments have helped millions of people manage their symptoms and live happier, fulfilling lives. Thankfully, though, there are some free and low-cost resources you can use.

1 month ago | readunwritten.com | Fairley Lloyd

This article discusses disordered eating and eating disorders. If you need immediate assistance, contact the National Alliance for Eating Disorders helpline at 1 (866) 662-1235, or text “NEDA” to 741741. I have engaged in disordered eating habits before. I’m not proud to admit, but it’s the truth. The only way I can come to terms with my relationship with food is by acknowledging that.I’m also going to recognize that, in the same vein, diet culture very much motivated me to do so.

1 month ago | womenadvancenc.org | Fairley Lloyd

Despite the Supreme Court overturning of Roe V. Wade in 2022, many people are still looking for medical procedures and help regarding their reproductive health. And thanks to activists and medical professionals, many of these options are still available for us despite the current political climate. In NC in particular, Governor Josh Stein signed an executive order to protect reproductive rights in the state back in January, which shows that people are still fighting for their reproductive rights.

1 month ago | readunwritten.com | Fairley Lloyd

The infamous Gamergate controversy made headlines in 2014 when prominent feminists in the gaming industry — including Anita Sarkeesian, Zoë Quinn, and Brianna Wu — received vicious misogynistic backlash for their work. These attacks ranged from derogatory insults to threats of death, rape, and bombing. Eventually, these powerful women in gaming were forced to cancel speaking engagements and even contact the FBI out of fear for their safety.

1 month ago | readunwritten.com | Fairley Lloyd

I’ve always been a fan of reusing old things and turning them into something new—which I later learned is called upcycling.Whether it was turning an old peanut butter jar into a container for my pens or making a scarf out of an old T-shirt, upcycling has been part of my life for quite some time. I grew up with repurposing things and not wasting what could be used, and that extended to my hobbies as well.