A Pre-Prepared Response to Today’s Transphobia
by Mia Violet | Oct 23, 2017 | Humour, Queer
Today there was (probably) some new transphobia in the British media, so here’s a pre-made response I’ve written to counter what was (likely) said.
Nine Worlds 2017: The Sickening
by Mia Violet | Aug 22, 2017 | Lifestyle
Nine Worlds is a London “geekfest” convention that I’ve now attended for 3 years. With 3 days of content, it’s all about nerdy pop culture with panels, workshops, discussion groups and all kinds of activities. However, this year did not go to plan…
This Darwyn Cooke Supergirl Figure is Awesome
by Mia Violet | Jul 31, 2017 | Comics
With the Designer Series figures, DC have brought three of Cooke’s interpretations to life, one of which being Supergirl.
Representation Matters: Sense8 And Me
by Mia Violet | Jun 22, 2017 | Lifestyle, Queer
Sense8 released the same week I came out to my parents as transgender, June 2015. With its recent cancellation, I want to tell the story of how it helped me unpack a lifetime of repressed emotions.
GIC: Part IV: The (Sleepy) Voyage Home
by Mia Violet | Jun 12, 2017 | Lifestyle, Queer
While sat in my bedroom enjoying a lazy weekend, my phone pinged with a text message. It turned out to be an automated NHS reminder, noting that I had a gender identity clinic (GIC) appointment in exactly 48 hours. Oh dear.
Hormonal Transition II: Electric Needaloo
by Mia Violet | May 19, 2017 | Mental Health, Queer
I’ve recently changed my HRT dose by adding in a daily spiro tablet. The effects have been… noticeable. Very noticeable.
Confession: Mentally, I’ve Not Been Well
by Mia Violet | May 12, 2017 | Lifestyle, Mental Health, Queer
So recently I’ve been struggling with my mental health, I’d like to take a moment to elaborate…
The Many Problems With Hydra Cap
by Mia Violet | Apr 29, 2017 | Comics
The choice to make Captain America part of Hydra has been a very controversial storyline. But just what are the problems with it? Why is it so different from other comic book twists?
Mass Effect and Me
by Mia Violet | Apr 18, 2017 | Queer, Video Games
Mass Effect is a series that I’ve had a long and complicated relationship with. It wasn’t always a healthy relationship either…
Review: Light is the New Black
by Mia Violet | Mar 22, 2017 | Lifestyle, Mental Health
As someone who believes in the power of meditation but considers themselves very sceptical of deeper ideas, I approached Light is the New black cautiously…
