The cry of a Gazan woman

Kia ora, today is International Women’s Day and while we rightly talk about pay equity and our government’s attack on women’s rights in Aotearoa - we must never forget the plight of our sisters in Palestine. I have gotten to know Yasmin over the last year and

FNC - Leaving home 🫣

The Brighter Future

What would this country look like in a decade or so if we actually did what so desperately needs doing?

They want you to be numb

Israel and the United States have started another war. The propaganda is inescapable. And did you know? You're ruining it if you talk about the parents screaming in the street trying to find their babies. Feel free to skip to the comments if you read this already in

FNC - Tyra no!

Kia ora, it's Friday Night Chats time! It's been a really long week. I am exhausted. How is it already almost March? I feel like 2026 is cursed?! I am clinging to my ridiculous gratitude journal like my life depends on it. Let's chat

How do we protect our children from toxic masculinity in sport?

The clip of the USA Men's hockey team yukking it up on the phone with a rapist perfectly encapsulates how men keep kneecapping themselves with toxic masculinity. The USA men's team had just won gold! Ice hockey has been gaining fans internationally! A huge, untapped audience

Answering your questions!

Kia ora! A few weeks ago, I said I'd do an Ask Me Anything post. Thank you for all of your questions, and I'm sorry I couldn't answer them all in this post. Feel free to ask questions in the comments, and I'

Thank God I'm not Gay! Umm actually...

I wrote this piece about accepting, embracing and celebrating my sexuality three years after I came out in 2016. Because it's Pride month, I thought I'd share it. It's from my book, Needs Adult Supervision, available at all good bookstores. Subscribe to Emily Writes

A home searching for life

This is a guest post by our dear friend Dr. Jehad Malaka in Gaza. I asked him if he could share with us what Ramadan is like in Gaza right now. His words are so beautiful and I know you’ll agree his photographer is equally moving and powerful. There

FNC - I went to the cottage (San Fran)

Kia ora! Welcome to Friday Night Chats! I'm so happy you're here. It's been a loooong week, with my child not at school much, which has made it hard to get mahi done. Also, the aftermath of the storm has been SUCH a hassle.

What to do with all this rage?

A friend and I were talking on the weekend, and she said to me: "I don't know what's going on, but I feel so much rage right now, and I don't know what to do with it". I think the rage we

Relax B*tch, it's meditation time

I've got damage from the storm to deal with, and everything feels very difficult right now. So, let's have some meditations (a few you may or may not have read but should return to anyway!). Be kind to yourself. Stay safe x Subscribe to Emily Writes