Sometimes the smallest online detail can hit harder than a direct argument. A friend request that never comes. A name appearing in a mutual friend list. A profile quietly becoming visible again. Someone deleting you without saying a word. On its own, it might seem petty or easy to brush off. But when it sits on top of years of awkwardness, rejection, silence, and things said behind closed doors, it stops feeling small. Before I get into it, I know it has been a while since my

A blanket ban on social media for under-16s may sound like protection, but for many LGBTQ young people it could cut off one of the few safe routes to support, language, and belonging. The UK’s push to make the internet safer for children comes from a real concern. Young people can face bullying, harmful content, grooming, addiction-style app design, and pressure that adults barely understand themselves. None of that should be brushed aside. But a ban is a blunt tool. It treat

Adolescence is a time filled with change, self-discovery, and sometimes confusion. For me, being part of the cadets was a steady part of my life, but it was also where I met someone who challenged what I thought I knew about myself. Gardner, a female friend I met at cadets, became more than just a friend. She was my first girlfriend, even though I had always believed I was 100% gay. This experience opened my eyes to the complexities of identity, love, and friendship during th