AGENDA
Three writers investigate the devaluation of friendship in modern society, and explore how expanding our definition and experience…
By Roe McDermott
AGENDA
On January 21, 2017, I joined over 100,000 people on the streets of San Francisco, many of whom…
By Roe McDermott
SELF
Parents and childfree people tell Roe McDermott about how their friendship has changed after kids entered the picture…
By Roe McDermott
AGENDA, SELF
Instead of receiving care, Irish people seeking antidepressants often find themselves consulting with GPs who haven’t been adequately…
By Roe McDermott
AGENDA
As someone who has survived an abusive relationship, Roe McDermott recognises the signs. She wants women to know…
By Roe McDermott
SELF
The research is in: heteronormative marriage systemically disadvantages women and perpetuates inequality and women’s unhappiness. So why are…
By Roe McDermott
AGENDA
This year, Women’s Aid released its Annual Impact Report 2023, which detailed 40,048 disclosures of domestic abuse against…
By Roe McDermott
SELF
Divorce memoirs tell new stories that counter long-held beliefs of failure and loss. For many women, divorce can…
By Roe McDermott
LIVING
As a woman who has suffered an abusive relationship, Roe McDermott understands only too well the importance of…
By Roe McDermott
SELF
While male incels believe they are entitled to sex, the women’s celibacy movement is proving that sex is…
By Roe McDermott
AGENDA
The recent case of an Irish domestic violence victim who was criminalised by Dubai authorities highlights the chasm…
By Roe McDermott
SELF
Convenience-focused apps and a hyper-individualistic culture encourages us to do everything ourselves and pay for help when we…
By Roe McDermott