The Companion

How to remember a best friend

Agnes has always wondered whether her friend knew how amazing she was

Sep 10 • 

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June 2025

My Ancestors Whisper in the Trees

by Melz Owusu, taken from the book Black Joy

Jun 1 • 

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April 2024

The Companion 021: Losing my temper

When is it acceptable for women to be angry?

Apr 8, 2024 • 

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March 2024

The Companion 19: Meet my internet friends

Welcome to the world of online diary writing.

Mar 18, 2024 • 

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January 2024

The Companion 018: Ins and Outs

What I've learnt from a year of writing about friendship.

Jan 1, 2024 • 

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December 2023

The Companion 017: Home for Christmas

Navigating nostalgia and long-distance friendships with the poet Shannon Haly.

Dec 27, 2023 • 

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The Companion 016: Chocolate shops

I've been getting comfortable in my own company.

Dec 4, 2023 • 

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November 2023

The Companion 015: Friendship as solidarity

On my 30th birthday party and Palestine.

Nov 7, 2023 • 

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October 2023

The Companion 014: All grown up

Had I made up the bond we had, or was it real?

Oct 17, 2023 • 

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The Companion 013: Take World writing retreat

An invite.

Oct 1, 2023 • 

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September 2023

The Companion 012: How do you break up with your best friend?

It's one of the most confronting experiences you can have.

Sep 24, 2023 • 

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The Companion 011: I made my friend's wedding cake

On the hottest day of the year.

Sep 10, 2023 • 

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