Four Divorce Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make
Divorce is one of life’s most challenging journeys, filled with emotional highs and lows, tough decisions, and, if you’re not careful, a hefty price tag at the end. Feeling overwhelmed is entirely normal, but by avoiding common pitfalls, you can move through the process with more confidence and peace of mind. Here are the top […]
Journalling throughout Breakup and Divorce
Journaling can be a powerful tool for navigating the emotional turmoil of a breakup or divorce. Writing down your thoughts and feelings provides a safe outlet for processing complex emotions, helping to reduce stress and anxiety. It allows you to reflect on your experiences, gain insights into your emotional patterns, and track your healing progress. […]
The Healing Power of Essential Oils for Self-Care During Breakup, Divorce, and Abuse Recovery
Going through a breakup, divorce, or surviving abuse can be an emotionally overwhelming and physically exhausting journey. Finding ways to nurture and heal yourself during these challenging times is crucial. Essential oils are a powerful, natural method used for centuries. These potent plant extracts offer a range of therapeutic benefits that can support your mental, […]
Helping Kids Understand Divorce When Leaving an Abusive Situation
Divorce is always challenging, but when you are leaving an abusive relationship, the complexities multiply. Telling your children about the divorce in such situations requires extra care and thoughtfulness to ensure their emotional well-being. You will no doubt feel shame, guilt, or even anger. But it would be best to remember that you are taking […]
Letting go is hard. But holding on is harder.
Ah, relationships. Those beautiful, complex, sometimes downright confounding connections we humans dive into with such enthusiasm and, let’s be honest, a fair bit of naiveté. Whether it’s the exhilarating first date butterflies or the comforting routines of a long-term partnership, there’s much to love about being in love. Yet, despite all the romance, letting go […]
Domestic Abuse: Why it’s a workplace issue
Twenty years ago, I fled a suffocating relationship, unaware that what I endured was abuse. Growing up witnessing my mother and sisters endure similar torment, I mistook it for normalcy. As a student juggling education and part-time work, college and the workplace became sanctuaries where I could briefly evade my perpetrator’s grasp. My Story After […]
Trying to leave an abusive partner?
Are you thinking about leaving an abusive partner? Or perhaps you have already left? Whichever stage you are at in your life right now, you are no doubt feeling overwhelmed and confused. Try to visualize your current situation as a garden that has become out of control. In order for you to get it back […]
How to divorce a narcissist
Without Losing Yourself….. Divorce can be challenging, but when one of the partners involved demonstrates narcissistic behaviours, it can be fraught with difficulties. Divorce rates are very high in this group, and narcissists will exhibit a range of manipulative and self-centred behaviours that can complicate and prolong divorce proceedings. As you realise that the relationship has ended […]
Evening Self-Care. I think I’ve nearly nailed it
In the fast-paced world, we live in, taking care of ourselves often takes a backseat to the demands of daily life. I recently listened to a podcast about the importance and value of self-care in our morning and evening routines. And it made me realise that how I start and end my day has always […]
Why She Doesn’t Just Leave
It sounds so simple. It should be that simple. It should be as easy as packing a bag, arranging a safe place to stay and walking out the door. The reality is that it’s a multi-faceted situation deeply entrenched in emotional, psychological and logistical complexities that make it almost impossible for people to break free. […]
