HEADLESS FRIENDS
Issue 3: Pride, prejudice & play
Welcome to the third issue of Headless Friends - the digital magazine that explores the intersections of creativity, mental health and queer culture. Inspired by insightful conversations with good friends, this project allows me to share some of the things I have been thinking and talking about recently.
This new collection of six articles looks at a range of interlinked topics, including building safe spaces, the weight of words, how play benefits the brain, shouting about queer magic, finding pockets of calm, and art as a form of activism.
Interview: Illustrator and workshop facilitator, Natasha Taheem
My super-talented, sunshine-filled friend, Natasha Taheem, discusses creating safe spaces, finding your people, and drawing your way to a happier future. Read more
Boys in cars
A strange phenomenon seems to happen when some (not all) straight-presenting men get behind the wheel of a car. On several occasions, I have been subjected to homophobic abuse from these small-minded boys in cars. Read more
Everyboy say gay
My relationship with the word “gay” has changed a lot over the years, but it shouldn’t have had to. Read more
Queer film club: Queendom
Queendom is a Storyville documentary about queer resilience and alternative forms of activism. Read more
Good things #2
A round-up of what I’ve been good things to read, watch and look at; something to inspire a moment of calm amidst the mayhem of summer. Read more
