Losing your voice is something you never really give a thought to. It’s just one of those things you take for granted. Losing your voice I was going about my business, teaching secondary school science lessons by day and writing blogs and planning speaking events by night, when WHAM! Out of nowhere, laryngitis! Oh man, you’ve… Continue reading The hilarity of losing your voice!
Category: Positivity Blogs
Understanding the Mind of an Abuse Survivor
Trying to have a relationship when you are an abuse survivor is more difficult than most. There are the obvious difficulties with attachment and trust, but people who have not experienced abuse (thankfully) need to understand the mind of the abuse victim in order to have a successful relationship. Learning to Cope Speaking from personal… Continue reading Understanding the Mind of an Abuse Survivor
When Mother doesn’t Mother
Emotional abuse, and it’s subsequent effects, is difficult to explain. It is something that lives with you, within you, for a lifetime. When I decided to share my abuse story, I hoped it would make a difference. I want to help people survive their experiences well. I want to break the silence and stigma… Continue reading When Mother doesn’t Mother
19 Golden Rules to make you a Confident Woman
I would like to share with you a blog written by my friend Alianne Looijenga entitled ’19 Golden Rules to make you a Confident Woman’. Many of you are all too familiar with the harsh reality of low self-esteem. I too have struggled many times with confidence. Not only do I find her traits of… Continue reading 19 Golden Rules to make you a Confident Woman
Giving for… the sake of giving!
If I become half of what my mum embodies, then the world will be a better place. Let me explain. We live in a world where we are lost in ourselves, living in our own bubble. We carry on with our day, not really noticing anyone else. And we have conversations with others, seem… Continue reading Giving for… the sake of giving!