Tag: positive lifestyle
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A record day of posting. Why you should always give yourself time.
Last night I was so angry. Angry with myself for wanting a life I didn’t think was rightfully mine. For building my happiness in denial and lies. For lighting the match which could burn it all. I was ready to wipe the slate clean. To step away from all the friends and family I love. […]
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Authentic self. What the hell is that anyway!!!
I think it’s going to be a blogging day. Writing is such a salve. It doesn’t matter if no one even reads them they are there. And I can imagine the moment of clarity they might offer, or intriguing question they may create. So for anyone who follows me turn off email notifications, I think […]
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Get ready to blast off. A short reflection on a year and a life.
So it’s my birthday today. And well it has been a really wonderful and interesting and tricky year. Before this year I was decided the past was the past and that is exactly where it should stay. But it wasn’t healthy. As much as most days I was able to keep a lid on it. […]
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Trauma Therapy Session 21: Pause of EMDR. A great opportunity to address the bigger picture.
We took a break from EMDR. I had an appointment straight after the session which I didn’t really want to walk into in a mess. EMDR has been amazing but I am set on trying to tackle “the box” next time and I feel a little uncertain if it will go as well. Chris agreed […]
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Trauma Therapy Session 19: The Magic pill EMDR at least for some
Continuing to share a journey through therapy in the hopes it helps someone else find their path. I was so hesitant about today. I must admit I think part of me was a bit of a skeptic. I didn’t see how waving my eyes back and forth or tapping my legs would make any difference. […]
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Trauma Therapy Session 18: Post day 8. Alone but accepting.
It’s a strange thing to try and describe. For years I denied the abuse I lived through. I pushed it aside, minimised it, fort my way forward never standing still long enough for any of it to settle. Some how as I did that I felt closer to those around me. Sure at times when […]
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Trauma Therapy Session 17: Post day 4. I love making progress painful as it is.
The starter for ten… Dam that Dr earns his money. We covered loads and also nothing. At the beginning of the session we reflected on a couple of things and sign posted a conversation for the future. Then we had a really helpful conversation about speaking to other people or more so other people speaking […]
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Escaping the real world to find hope in the make believe: Peter Pan
I was reminded the other day of a time I really truly believed in Peter Pan and Never land. I acknowledge that every child has a period of make believe and of escaping into their own little worlds. For me that world was a saving grace so many times. I would write notes to Peter […]
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Trauma Therapy Session 15: Post day 6. Five ways to support your partner while you get treatment.
Sharing a journey through treatment to demystify the process for anyone nervous about starting therapy. Reflecting on the conversations to find the lessons to move forward. I took some time to speak with Stephen this week I wanted to understand his perspective on this journey. I often wonder how it impacts him. I know I […]
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