Jane Fuller reflects on returning to writing at 50, balancing creativity with caring responsibilities, and why poetry became a much-needed outlet.…
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Fiona Fletcher Reid
Fiona is the Features Editor at Happiful Magazine
Meet Happiful Poetry Prize 2026 runner-up Laurie Donaldson
Laurie Donaldson shares how poetry became part of his recovery from depression, why editing is just as important as inspiration, and the advice he'd give anyone starting to write.…
Meet Happiful Poetry Prize 2026 runner-up Minna Chang
Runner-up Minna Chang's poem, I See You, draws on her experiences as a doctor to explore what it means to truly see another person.…
Meet the Happiful Poetry Prize 2026 winner, Naomi Joseph
I find writing playful and restorative. When I don't make space for it, I notice that I don't feel quite like myself.…
The trust creating safe spaces for young LGBTQ+ folks
Take a look inside The Proud Trust, the LGBTQ+ youth charity creating safe spaces, building confidence, and helping young people feel less alone…
Community Corner: The café putting kindness on the menu
Take a look inside the Frome high street hub, tackling loneliness with pay-what-you-can meals…
Could learning to wait be good for your brain?
In a culture built on speed, choosing patience can feel like a challenge. We look at the psychology behind quick rewards and long-term gains…
20 unusual ways to stop spiralling thoughts
From playful distractions to deeper emotional inquiry, these expert-approved techniques offer unexpected ways to interrupt rumination…
Feeling behind? 25 journaling prompts to ease timeline anxiety
Whether you're worrying about career milestones, relationships, or simply feeling 'behind' in life, these 25 journaling prompts are designed to help you challenge comparison, explore your values, and ease timeline anxiety.…