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I used to think my fear of flying was totally rational. I mean, who wouldn’t be freaked out by voluntarily entering a pressurised metal tube, hurtling through the sky at 500 mph, trusting that a stranger named “Captain Dave” had his coffee that morning? Let’s be clear: I wasn’t just scared of flying. I was …
Read more “Fear of Flying? Buckle Up, Buttercup – My Turbulent Romance with Aerophobia”
Struggling to say “no”? Discover the transformative power of personal boundaries and learn how to prioritize your emotional well-being with confidence and clarity.
There is a quiet kind of grief that often goes unspoken—the grief of letting go of the life you thought you’d have. This emotional pain, often referred to as unlived life grief or future loss grief, isn’t always recognised, but it can deeply impact mental health, self-esteem, and personal growth. What Is the Grief of …
Read more “Letting Go of What Could’ve Been: How to Cope with the Grief of an Unlived Life”
Money is often described as one of the most challenging aspects of a relationship. While financial differences are natural, financial codependency can be a deeper, more entangled issue that creates strain, anxiety, and even resentment between partners. What Is Financial Codependency? Financial codependency occurs when one partner becomes overly reliant on the other for financial …
Read more “How to Overcome Financial Codependency in Relationships: A Guide to Healthy Money Habits”
Co-dependency in romantic relationships can be emotionally exhausting and deeply ingrained, making it difficult to recognise and break free from. When one or both partners rely excessively on each other for validation, identity, or emotional stability, the relationship can become imbalanced and unhealthy. Understanding co-dependency and taking steps toward healing can help create a more …
Trauma is a word many of us are familiar with, but when it comes to complex trauma, there is often confusion about what it means and how it differs from other forms of trauma. Complex trauma refers to the prolonged and repeated exposure to distressing events, often within the context of close relationships or environments …
Read more “Understanding Complex Trauma: What It Is and How It Affects Us”