Are You Experiencing Gaslighting?
Gaslighting is a malicious and insidious form of psychological manipulation and emotional abuse. The term originates from the 1938 stage play Gas Light, in which a husband systematically manipulates his wife into believing she is losing her mind, in part by dimming the gas lights in their home and then denying it when she points […]
6 Things I Learned from My Abusive Relationships
I was sitting at my mentor’s home one evening, sobbing over the latest happenings in my abusive relationship when she said something to me that changed my life forever. “I’m about to say something that you’re not going to like,” she started. “But it’s not for now. Tuck it away and bring it back out […]
When You Need or Want to be Out of the Office
Even when you love your job, sometimes, you just need a break. Maybe it’s the sandy beaches, the rolling mountains, or a calm lake. Regardless of where you are, one thing is certain, when you’re away from work you do not want to be thinking about work. Furthermore, taking time away is actually good for […]
Are You Good Enough for a Healthy Relationship?
This is quite a confronting question, right? This was the exact question my own therapist asked me whilst I was healing from a toxic relationship. Initially, it triggered me. I was in a low place emotionally and thought she was questioning my worth and understandably this made me defensive. If that triggered you too, there’s […]
Threads – The New Social Trend and Community Builder
In today’s fast-paced digital world, social media has become an integral part of our lives. However, with the ever-increasing demands and overwhelming presence of multiple platforms, entrepreneurs and business owners often find it challenging to keep up. But what if I told you that there’s a new social media platform that may change the way […]
They Told Me To Shut Up
Do you have any memories from school that you feel are special? Or memories that stick in your mind for other perhaps not so positive reasons. Either way, you may be able to relate to this. I grew up in Scotland and later Donegal in Ireland. My only memories of school are for being in […]