Category: Lifestyle
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When Fandom Goes Too Far: The Dark Side of Band Obsession
When does loving your favourite band become an unhealthy obsession? From concert tattoos and costly fandom to toxic stan culture, discover where passion crosses the line.
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Schoolyard Promise to Street Survival: The Story Behind Spliced to Vices
Spliced to Vices is a powerful poem about a childhood friend whose bright future became consumed by addiction, exploitation, and life on society’s margins. Through personal memories and stark social commentary, it reflects on lost potential, fractured communities, and the enduring hope that redemption remains possible.
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Wedding Gifts… Oh What to Choose!
Struggling to choose the perfect wedding gift? From practical ideas to thoughtful, unique options, this guide helps you find something meaningful for every couple—whatever their lifestyle, budget, or stage of life.
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May Newsletter | Alison Little
Explore May on alisonlittle.blog—featuring powerful fiction on trauma and survival, insights into building a daily Procreate sketching habit, contemporary sculpture confronting violence, and inspiring walks and coastal runs across Lancashire and Merseyside.
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From Iron Men to Seaside: A Coastal Run to Southport
From iron statues standing silently in the sand to the quiet shelter of pine forests and wide, open coastline, this two-part run from Waterloo to Southport is a journey through constantly changing landscapes. Split into stages between Waterloo and Formby, then on to Southport, the route blends urban edges, historic remnants, and natural beauty into…
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A Family-Friendly Walk Up Pendle Hill from Barley
Discover a family-friendly route up Pendle Hill from the village of Barley. This short but steep walk offers stunning views, well-marked paths, and practical tips for hiking with kids and dogs—perfect for a rewarding half-day adventure in Lancashire.
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Daily Digital Sketching in 2026: How a Simple Creative Habit Became a Powerful Artistic Practice
Build a consistent creative habit with daily digital sketching in Procreate. This article explores how shifting to weekly themes—like crushed cans, cats, and food packaging—can boost creativity, sharpen observation skills, and turn everyday objects into compelling art. Perfect for artists looking for inspiration and structure in their practice.
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The Branded Hotel: A Story About Abuse, Power, and Institutional Failure
After a disorienting night in a hotel, Sal is left to confront the weight of past trauma and its lasting effects. This short story explores survival, bipolar disorder, and the complex ways people cope in the aftermath of abuse.
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A head full of ghosts hums louder at dusk
A quiet, intimate piece of flash fiction exploring memory, loss, and the lingering presence of those who slip out of our lives—whether through distance or death. A Head Full of Ghosts reflects on what it means to hold on, and the quiet struggle of learning to let go.
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Virginia Giuffre’s Nobody’s Girl: Trauma, Memory, and Contested Details
A year after the death of Virginia Giuffre, her posthumous memoir Nobody’s Girl continues to spark discussion. This article explores its key themes—trauma, memory, and exploitation—alongside debated details, including her early experiences and time within the orbit of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.