How to deal with homophobic/transphobic family (during lockdown and at other times)

Content warning: discusses issues relating to mental health, self harm and suicide/suicidal thoughts as well as LGBTQ+ and transgender issues, hate crimes, abuse and issues relating to healthy boundaries. If you need any help and support regarding any of this issues discussed or anything else a list of organisations is provided at the bottom of the page. I am also available for contact too on … Continue reading How to deal with homophobic/transphobic family (during lockdown and at other times)

Tom GreenApril 23, 2020May 1, 2020Leave a comment

LGBT, LGBTQ+, Mental health

My response to the UK general election -victory in defeat?

Cw: References to sexual helth, abuse and healthy relationships. References to human rights issues and abuses including LGBTQ+ rights. References to racism and slurs including LGBTQ+ slurs. References to welfare cuts and their asociated effects. Il n’y a pas plus sourd que celui qui ne veut pas entendre. I think this is a beautiful french proverb and roughly translated it means: there is no one … Continue reading My response to the UK general election -victory in defeat?

Tom GreenMarch 8, 2020March 9, 2020Leave a comment

LGBT, LGBTQ+

Homophobes, transphobes and TERFS are shit

There’s not much more to say really is there I’m planning to write a detailed report about the rise in hate crimes in the UK and around the world soon so stay tuned! Here is a list of organisations you can use if you’ve been a victim of hate crime or abuse or if you need any help and support: Stonewall Mindout LGBTQ+ allsorts LGBTQ+ … Continue reading Homophobes, transphobes and TERFS are shit

Tom GreenDecember 9, 2019December 16, 2019Leave a comment

Mental health

My experiences with mental illness and my podcast let’s talk mental health podcasts – with Quinn Brown (he/him)

Trigger warning -Mention of suicide, bereavement, mental breakdown, self-harm Thanks to Quinn Brown for writing this and sharing it with me xoxo Following on from my review of mental health services at university I’ve been looking to get people to talk their experiences and hopefully share their stories. I’ve also been thinking of ways I can try and help people experiencing mental health issues myself … Continue reading My experiences with mental illness and my podcast let’s talk mental health podcasts – with Quinn Brown (he/him)

Tom GreenAugust 20, 2019August 30, 2019Leave a comment

Mental health

My experience with university mental health services – a guide

Warning: Descriptions of suicide, self harm and mental health issues If you are feeling down or low or if you feel like you might be in danger please scroll to the bottom and contact Samaritans or one of the other support organisations listed. At university, mental health problems such as depression and anxiety affect one in four (27%) students according to YouGov. Similarly, suicides are … Continue reading My experience with university mental health services – a guide

Tom GreenAugust 12, 2019August 30, 2019Leave a comment

LGBTQ+, Mental health, pride

This is me

So here it is. I finally decided to do something productive and start a blog about my experiences, particularity mental health and my journey and experiences of LGBTQ+ stuff. My name is Tom Green, I graduated from the university of Sussex on Monday with a MSci in Biology, although I didn’t do as well as I’d hoped. Despite this, I’m proud of what I achieved, … Continue reading This is me

Tom GreenJuly 26, 2019August 1, 20194 Comments