Yvette Caster
@YvetteCaster
Journalist, podcaster, dog mom [email protected]
NB I’m on all the other platforms also as yvettecaster / yvettecasterjourno if you’re heading off (but currently not leaving here as am a ‘bitter end of the party’ gal)
Charity @Xmas4CAMHS sends Christmas gifts to children and young people in mental health wards across the UK. You can support their summer fundraiser here #XmasInJuly justgiving.com/campaign/chris…
In case you’re wondering if we still need LGBTQ+ marches and events in the UK in 2025, at a recent march a friend heard a man say loudly ‘here come the freaks’
Middlesex Pride could be cancelled due to lack of sponsorship. They are trying to raise £8k before Wednesday (June 25) metro.co.uk/2025/06/19/i-c…
A fun in the sun list of lovely holiday destinations where you can be jailed for being bisexual open.substack.com/pub/yvettecast…
Happy Father’s Day - here’s a blog about lesbian porn open.substack.com/pub/yvettecast…
Just launched a newsletter called Late in the Gay about coming out later in life #PrideMonth substack.com/profile/127694…
Volunteering and then becoming a trustee for this charity has been one of the most rewarding things I’ve done. The charity sends gifts to children & young people who find themselves in mental health units at Christmas. Bring on this year’s Christmas In July 🎁 #VolunteerWeek
We couldn't let Volunteers' Week 2025 go by without saying a massive thank you to our incredible Volunteer Elves! From packing boxes to making paper chains, our volunteer elves play a crucial part - we couldn't spread festive joy without them! Thank you Volunteer Elf Team!
Had a lovely time at The Times party catching up with old friends from T2, pics, subs & Travel & launching myself at fabulous strangers I (probably) should have been too intimidated to talk to like @JPonpolitics & the @TimesRadio team
An exciting new literature festival with wellbeing at its core is making a debut - lit lovers can immerse themselves in the ancient West Berkshire woodland at #WellReadatWasing 👉 tinyurl.com/389p59jb @NewburyToday 😎
If The L Word has taught me anything it’s that you absolutely cannot be 🏳️🌈without a fringe:
The theme of this year’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek is Community. I’ve got bipolar disorder & binge eating disorder. Joining local community groups hasn’t cured me but has helped brighten my life #MHAW @mentalhealth
When someone is going through a tough time, asking for help can feel really hard – but that’s often when they need support the most. Here are 5 simple, thoughtful ways to show you care. 👇🧵 #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
Women who are sexually assaulted are not asked for a birth certificate, women who are raped don’t have a chromosome test, women who are discriminated against don’t have a genital examination. Trans women as all women face these realities, that’s why we need the same protections.
They say a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, but it's not one half so bad as a lot of ignorance. Equal Rites #TransRightsAreHumanRights
Every Sunday was Palm Sunday after Billie left him.
🌍 Join us for the World Bipolar Day Conference on 27 March, 6-8:30pm! 🌍 🎤 Hosted by Leah Charles-King 📊 CEO Simon Kitchen shares survey findings 💬 Stigma panel on dating, healthcare & the workplace Sign up today! 📝 👉 bipolaruk.vfairs.com #LetsEndBipolarStigma
Like Heston I also have bipolar disorder and, before finding the right meds & management plan got into all kinds of chaos. But also, personally, I could be 100% sane / level and would still feel entirely justified doing this:
Ugh, why did I forget for a moment this is just the rage place and no longer a source of reliable news?