Benjamin Foster

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I write for Uproute because I want to give a voice to people who have struggled at periods in their lives. I value and respect the value of authenticity as an important tool in storytelling, engaging audiences, and bringing about meaningful social change.

Ecstasy, imprisonment, and artivism: Carlotta Allum on both sides of the system

Benjamin Foster Jun 4, 2026 Featured Life after prison Real Voices Social Exclusion 0

Photo credit: Carlotta Allum Paid £5,000 to import ecstasy from the UK, Carlotta Allum was met with the police when she landed LAX in 1996. It was here that the city of angels would become her...

Rock bottom: The strength of willpower

Benjamin Foster May 22, 2026 Addiction Mental Health Real Voices 0

Photo credit: JJ Glanville JJ Glanville’s gambling addiction began before he was legally allowed to gamble, at age 17. Now 29, JJ reflected on the depths of his addiction with me. What started as...

The relief of diagnosis: Finding stability in the face of trauma

Benjamin Foster May 22, 2026 Mental Health Real Voices 0

Photo credit: Benjamin Foster Wes was 30 when he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Following a traumatic psychotic episode, the experience brought about a sense of clarity. “I was in a long cycle...

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Benjamin Foster

Ecstasy, imprisonment, and artivism: Carlotta Allum on both sides of the system

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Rock bottom: The strength of willpower

The relief of diagnosis: Finding stability in the face of trauma