Tag: life like you mean it

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

  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!

  Yoga is an amazing therapy. It is not just a form of exercise, but a rite of passage. It can be calming and soothing, while being incredibly challenging. More importantly, it retrains your focus back onto yourself, grounding and uplifting you. This is so important for most of us, but even more so for… Continue reading Yoga: Connecting mind and body after abuse

  There is a distinctive injustice in proving child abuse. It lies in two words ‘prove’ and ‘child’. I was physically, sexually and psychologically abused for 10 years, from the age of 2 until 12 by my now ex step-father. During this time, I was told I was stupid, ugly, useless, worthless and unlovable nearly… Continue reading The injustice in proving child abuse

  Loving yourself is harder than most think. Especially if someone in your life has made a point of telling you you are not lovable. I write about my experiences with child abuse. I write about how difficult it was to get over being told I am ugly, stupid, worthless, and useless. My ex step… Continue reading The truth about loving yourself first