THE WOMEN'S COLLECTIVE

The truth about coming out.
Photo: @thebushcollective Every now and again someone asks me when I came out like, it’s a one time thing. It’s assumed that it’s “that” conversation with families and friends, a bit of a bump in the road, after which you just keep barreling along in life, leaving that chapter behind you and “living authentically yourself”.
For most people who relate to this story, there is definitely a turning point, a potentially awkward or emotional chat with your closest family and frie

Letter to my 17 year old self.
Hey Georgie,
I know things are really hard right now, I know you’re scared, lost and hurting. I know that everything feels dark and you don’t remember a time when happiness came easily to you. But I have something incredible to tell you, so wipe your face and listen up.
You have the most exciting life ahead of you. You will work through your shit, you go to University and you will be one of the first family members of your generation to receive a degree.
I know friendshi