Welcome to season 3, episode 2 of Little Town Big Queeries!

IS POETRY A HEALTHY OUTLET FOR COPING MENTAL HEALTH?

Join your host, Billie A with special guest, Mal Farrell from LGBTQIA+ inclusive Poetry Group, Sad Dyke Poetry Night!Join us as we discuss how Sad Dyke's became a thing, what their typical night looks like, themes, welcomes all languages, especially Irish, their collaborations with Women of Colour Belfast & The Laugh Hole Comedy Club, how poetry can be a healthy outlet for coping with pure mental health & trauma, why supporting causes like The Trans Resource Centre, Trans Pride, Rainbow Refugees are important and their most memorable moments!

Content Warning:This video includes strong language. Recommended for viewers 16 and up.discussion of suicide, addiction & sexual assault.

Viewer discretion is advised. The content is intended for 16+ audiences and may not be suitable for all viewers.

Everything discussed in this episode is purely my own opinion from my own experiences.I like to make light of dark situations but if anything has affected you in this episode, Here are some services that can help:

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DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ABUSE HELPLINE: 0808 802 1414

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THE RAINBOW PROJECT: 028 9031 9030

EMAIL: counselling@rainbow-project.org.

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