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How music has been my escapism since the age of six
Throughout the ups and downs of my life, there has been one constant: music. It’s something that I’ve been doing ever since I was little....
Hattie Gladewell
Jan 10, 20223 min read


It’s okay to take a step back when you need to
I’m writing this for anyone who is currently overwhelmed or feeling like they need to take a step back. From anything. From the internet,...
Hattie Gladewell
Aug 25, 20213 min read


I'm tired of feeling guilty for being a working mother
I’m tired of feeling guilty for being a working mother. It’s something I’ve been dealing with for a long time, ever since I got back to...
Hattie Gladewell
Aug 2, 20213 min read


Things you should remember when writing a personal essay
I’ve been writing personal essays ever since I first entered the world of journalism. Personal essays are pieces I enjoy writing, because...
Hattie Gladewell
Jul 26, 20214 min read


Anxiety disorders aren't 'lesser than' other mental health conditions - let's stop with the stigma
Trigger warning: The blog contains mentions of suicidal ideation, which some readers may find distressing. I was diagnosed with bipolar...
Hattie Gladewell
Jul 19, 20213 min read


Why I'm boycotting Love Island this year - and every year after
I used to love Love Island. I remember discovering it at season two, and binge-watched the whole of series one just so that I was caught...
Hattie Gladewell
Jul 12, 20213 min read


I miss who I was before inflammatory bowel disease
I was diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease in 2015. Ulcerative colitis, to be precise, which is a form of IBD that causes severe...
Hattie Gladewell
Jul 7, 20214 min read


What I want you to know about living with postpartum OCD
When I got pregnant, my whole life turned around. I was feeling as healthy as I’d ever been, despite a diagnosis of gestational diabetes...
Hattie Gladewell
Jun 28, 20215 min read


Is it okay not to be body confident all the time?
It’s 2021, and finally, people are loving their bodies, exploring being body positive, and sharing that self-love advice with other...
Hattie Gladewell
Jun 21, 20213 min read
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