One thing that makes me cringe is the thought of settling. What makes a person settle for less than what they want in life, particularly in the way of relationships? I can’t stand the thought of settling with a person if I’m not crazy about them. I’ve settled before and quite frankly, I’d much rather […]
I am fortunate enough to come from a very tight-knit and loving family. My parents have been together for over 35 years and are still very much in love. Neither of my parents has ever laid a finger on the other. In fact, I’ve never even heard my parents yell at each other. They’re always […]
Being a victim of domestic violence can completely shatter your self-esteem and self-confidence. Daily positive affirmations were one of my first steps in releasing myself from my negative self-image and regaining confidence in myself. Here are some of the positive affirmations I used: I love and accept myself just the way I am I deserve […]
The first few days of breaking up with someone are always the hardest. This is especially true if you’re in a co-dependent, abusive relationship. Music is a powerful healer. I listened to the Strong Woman Songs below to help me through my break-up and emotional distress. I hope you find them helpful too. Strong Woman […]
Over the last two years I’ve ended numerous toxic relationships in my life. There are many ways you can end unfulfilling relationships. Some are tactful. Some are harsh. Some are easy. Some take a lot of courage. All have their place in the right circumstances. I should clarify that by ‘relationships’ I’m not only referring […]
Throughout 2008 I conducted a social experiment with the purpose of discerning whether the way in which my external world perceived me was congruent with the way I perceived myself. The idea was inspired by Steve Pavlina’s branding exercise. It was an interesting year to conduct the experiment, as I was in the process of […]
Every now and then, someone asks me for advice on their troubled relationship. I always feel honoured when people trust me enough to share their deepest feelings with me. I like listening to people, am fascinated by relationships, and I’m happy to discuss feelings and empathise until the cows come home. What I am wary […]
I’ve been thinking about starting this blog for months, but put it off for a few reasons. I didn’t feel emotionally ready to help others. I didn’t have the qualifications to help others. I didn’t want to share too much of my life with people because it would make me feel vulnerable. I convinced myself […]