Relationships
Grieving Your Mother on Mother’s Day
The second Sunday of May is Mother’s Day. If you have a Mother, this can be a special day to show her how much you love her and appreciate her. But what if your Mother has passed away, or you are struggling to become a mother yourself, or as a mother, you have lost…
Read More7 Tips to Support You with your Grief on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day (and other special days such as Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, and anniversaries) can be hard – real hard – to deal with when you are grieving. Valentine’s Day, in particular, is a powerful reminder that your loved one is no longer here. The days and weeks leading up to them can…
Read More3 Areas of Your Life You Should Assess in the New Year
So, it’s been three weeks now since we said goodbye to another unsettled COVID year and most people are back at work and into the daily commitments and pressures of a new year. The start of a new year is a good time to reflect over the past year and write down what worked…
Read MoreGrief – Are you Grieving a Loved One?
Have you recently lost a loved one and struggling with your emotions? This can be an extremely difficult time so I hope that the following information will help you to understand your emotions and how they can affect you. The grieving process is your way of coming to terms with what has changed in…
Read MoreHow to Reclaim your Life after Childhood Sexual Abuse
What do you remember about your childhood? Do you have happy memories? Did you feel loved, secure, protected and innocent? For many adults, their memories and experiences of their childhood are very different, and these experiences can have a long-lasting effect for the rest of their lives. According to the Australian Bureau of…
Read MoreHow to look after your mental health at Christmas
It has been an “annus horribilis” year and with Christmas now upon us, there are more challenges and emotions to deal with. While many people enjoy this time of year, for many it brings more pressure on our time and money, while others experience loneliness and grief. This time of year is proven to increase…
Read MoreBe your own Valentine this Valentine’s Day
When you think about it, flying through this turbulent life is no different to a plane in distress – when the masks drop, you must apply yours before attending to others. Why am I talking about plane disasters in a Valentine’s Day article? Because it’s a great analogy to recognise that sharing love with…
Read MoreIs it time to spring clean your relationship?
With winter now firmly behind us, everything is starting to awaken, bloom, blossom and buzz. Spring is finally here, and with it comes an opportunity to de-clutter our homes and our lives. It can also give us the chance to focus on the emotional and intimacy clutter we may have with our partner, or any…
Read MoreYou don’t have to be alone to feel lonely – Part 1
It was after work one day, and I was on the bus making my way home. The bus was packed. I had people sitting right beside and across from me. And I was sobbing, but no one noticed. No one asked if I was okay. No one gave me a comforting smile. Instead, they were…
Read MoreSurviving Mother’s Day Grief – coping with the loss of your Mum on Mother’s Day
Every day can trigger memories of Mum after she has passed, but there are often two days that can be more painful than any other – her birthday and Mother’s Day. While her birthday is a personal affair that intimate friends and family will commemorate with you, Mother’s Day celebrations are everywhere and seem impossible…
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