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Niamh Griffiths

Navigating the social constructs of spirits

Niamh Griffiths

In this image, a group of people are clinking their drinking glasses together.

I go to a bar and order a whiskey. I get complimented and criticised in equal measure. “That’s a very masculine drink for such a delicate young lady. Are sure you don’t want something else? Perhaps a spritzer?” I smile and turn my head away from the person attached to the … [Read more...] about Navigating the social constructs of spirits

Wearing Shorts on a Summer’s Day

Niamh Griffiths

This image shows a woman stood on the beach in the waves of the sea.

Your cat call, wolf whistle, sign of appreciation of my dungarees, my red striped tee that clearly said "I wish to be objectified" today and every day that I second guess my outfit. Because it would be my fault if I was asking for it, with a skirt just a little too short. Above … [Read more...] about Wearing Shorts on a Summer’s Day

Polar Bear

Niamh Griffiths

This image shows two polar bears on ice caps.

I saw beastly enamel white failure to comply while you saw only beauty in a crooked smile. I was defiant in disbelieving your truth blinkering my eyes away from the good that you found within the cracked spine of a book when I saw only broken like me. You built … [Read more...] about Polar Bear

Tulips and Daisies

Niamh Griffiths

This image shows brightly coloured tulips.

I want to be like the girls, who take selfies, who post on socials twice daily. The girls who can wear whatever they may feel, whose makeup is perfect, whose hair smells of Daisies. I want to be the one making the rules up, my feelings won’t get hurt, if I smell of … [Read more...] about Tulips and Daisies

St. David’s Day | Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Sant

Niamh Griffiths

This image shows a close up of a leek and a yellow daffodil as they rest on top of the famous welsh flag.

St David’s Day or Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Sant, in Welsh, is the feast day for the patron saint of Wales. It occurs on the 1st of March and much like our Celtic neighbours, we all have our own traditional ways of celebrating. These range from wearing leeks and daffodils on rugby shirts … [Read more...] about St. David’s Day | Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Sant

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