Note to the reader: this piece references domestic abuse. If you or someone you know is affected by topics discussed here, these links may be helpful. We started our relationship in April 2009. When we first “got together”, I’ll be honest I had my doubts, though people (literally) said “you should go for it, itContinue reading “Why “breaking up” with Twitter might be a hard but healthy thing to do”
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My nightmares are normal. Let me tell you why (and why yours might be too)
⚠️ Note to the reader: This article contains references to trauma, triggers, domestic abuse and male violence, and may include some broad descriptions. Nightmares can be distressing for many; this blog in no way intends to minimise that. Treatment options mentioned won’t be right for everyone. Please reach out to local healthcare providers if youContinue reading “My nightmares are normal. Let me tell you why (and why yours might be too)”
I’m So Sorry to Tell You This, But You Can’t Love People In To Loving You
⚠️ Content warning: discusses domestic abuse I am genuinely so sorry to be writing this. I know, for some reading, they may be holding on to a hope that if they just love someone the “right” way, they will change. It might sound pessimistic, even hopeless for me to say it (I don’t think itContinue reading “I’m So Sorry to Tell You This, But You Can’t Love People In To Loving You”
Is empathy being lost? Here’s what we could do about it
⚠️ Note to the reader: this article briefly discusses male violence against women, hate speech and bereavement, and is a general discussion on empathy. It is not intended to minimise how challenging it can be for some people to express it. There’s now a thing called Empathy Day. Whilst we can acknowledge with any ‘AwarenessContinue reading “Is empathy being lost? Here’s what we could do about it”
16 Days of Action to Stop Violence Against Women
Go Orange as part of the 16 Days of Action! From 25 November – the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women – to 10 December, Human Rights Day – the 16 Days of Action against Gender-Based Violence Campaign is a time to make a stand to end violence against women and girlsContinue reading “16 Days of Action to Stop Violence Against Women”
Women are rising, people are listening – so what happens next?
Women are rising, our voices are being heard – so what happens next?
Women’s Wisdom – Look challenges in the eye
Women’s Wisdom – weekly messages for Empathic, Awakening Women
Authenticity: Giving Yourself Permission to Be Quiet in a Noisy World
At a recent TEDx conference, Abbie Hutty, an inspiring, self-confessed Space Geek (and engineer involved in the development of the Mars Rover), said the key to being an effective role model is having the confidence to be authentic. That confidence doesn’t mean putting on a show for the sake of it. And that when yourContinue reading “Authenticity: Giving Yourself Permission to Be Quiet in a Noisy World”
It’s Time to Change: why we need a new approach to Mental Health
I have worked, in one form or another, as a mental health professional for 15 years, focusing on supporting people who want to understand and make a positive difference on the subject. I’ve worked with local and national charities, sat on area management committees, and attended service user councils which tried to decide the futureContinue reading “It’s Time to Change: why we need a new approach to Mental Health “
Life is not a journey, it’s a dance
Alan Watts, a famous philosopher and speaker in the 70’s, recognised that from the moment we are born it seems like we are in a race these days. We are pushed through different levels of education (nursery, primary, secondary, University), then into work … and then we “work our way up” a career ladder, ifContinue reading “Life is not a journey, it’s a dance”
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