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As this month marks twenty years of my life in England, I invite you into a quieter, often unspoken side of the emigration journey – the emotional weight of expat grief that can come with moving and living abroad. This isn’t a checklist of what to pack or how to get visa. Rather, it’s a …
Expat Grief and Emigration: The Hidden Cost of Moving and Living Abroad Read More »
As my birthday approached, I couldn’t shake the uneasy feeling growing inside me. Birthday depression crept in slowly at first but then brought with it flood of questions: “Have you done enough?” “Are you where you hoped you’d be?” “What are you even doing with your life?” Have you ever felt sad on your birthday? …
Birthday Blues Are Real: How to Cope With Birthday Depression Read More »
June is PTSD Awareness Month and as someone diagnosed with PTSD after an accident over four years ago, I know how crucial a strong support network is. I’ve been fortunate. My husband has stood by me, and my psychologist was exactly who I needed at the time. But I also know that not every survivor …
Heartfelt Messages for Loved Ones and Caregivers from Trauma Survivors Read More »
This Valentine’s Day I received one of the best presents – the hard copy of our book, ‘Rising Above: Stories of Overcoming’. I co-wrote the book with another nine women. We shared our hard stories of overcoming to let others know that they are not alone, and they too, can rise above. Read also ‘How …
Rising Above: My Story of Overcoming and Getting Published Read More »
As the new year begins, it offers a fresh opportunity for growth, transformation, and self-care. While many focus on setting resolutions centred around external achievements, to truly thrive in the year ahead, it’s essential we prioritise our general well-being. To take a holistic approach that nurtures our mind, body, emotions, and spirit. After all, mental, …
Thriving in the New Year: Essential Mental Health Tips for Lasting Change Read More »
A few years ago, I visited a Christmas market with my husband and friends. As the familiar tune of “This is the most wonderful time of the year…” played, the wave of grief hit me. My mum and I used to visit markets together every Christmas. In that moment, surrounded by holiday cheer, I realized …
What Grievers Find Helpful: How to Get Through Christmas Grief? Read More »
I was walking home from the gym, lost in my own thoughts when the siren of a passing ambulance suddenly made me jump, as has been the case so often since my accident. The ambulance siren took me back to the immediate aftermath of my accident after I was hit by a van. However, this …
Prior to experiencing PTSD myself, I had never met anyone who openly admitted that they have PTSD. Although I had heard the term Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and even studied brain development during my University studies, I never really knew what it entails until I experienced it myself. After my PTSD diagnosis, following my traumatic …
What Trauma Survivors Want You to Know About PTSD Read More »
In my previous posts, you will have learnt about core beliefs and automatic thoughts, the difference between them and the importance of identifying our negative beliefs. Today, I will show you how to change our negative core beliefs to modify our behaviour and thoughts. After sharing my story from the Pilates session with my psychologist …
How to Change Your Negative Core Beliefs to Unlock Your Potential Read More »
Today, I will share my experience about how I uncovered my core belief during my therapy whilst utilising the Downward Arrow technique with my EMDR psychotherapist. This is a great technique that can help you identify your negative core beliefs regardless of whether you are actually undergoing therapy or not. It can be a great …
Identify and Understand Your Core Beliefs: The Downward Arrow Technique Read More »
