Written for others who also didn't get their lives back. There was a time I felt unstoppable. Not in a loud way. Not in a superhero way. Just quietly certain. Certain that if I worked hard enough, stayed kind enough, tried long enough, life would open. I’d travel. Build my business. Fall in love. Create … Continue reading How to Love the Limited Version of Yourself ❤️🩹
One of the most painful emotions a human can undergo is not knowing whether to have hope or to simply give up. How long do you hold on for? What action(s) are specifically needed in order to have faith that things will "get better"? And...what if they don't last? Or worse, don't happen. Because when … Continue reading To Hope or Not to Hope? That is the Question ❔️
“When did emotions get this complicated?" "When did my needs from a relationship end up feeling this demanding?" "How can I get back to the person I used to be…before?" "What if I am seeing things as they really are, but I’m unable to action the correct response because I fear my judgement is skewed?” … Continue reading Living with PTSD in a Relationship ❤️🩹
Getting everything you want sounds great, right? Well-paying job, perfect family, beautiful big house, nice holidays etc. We can all agree that those things are something us western folk all align with so-called "happiness". After all, if things do get rough from time to time, it's probably nicer to mope in a fancy car than … Continue reading This is Why You Should Seek Wholeness Over Happiness 🙏
Sometimes, being strong looks like this: Other times, though, it looks like this: But we seem to forget that survival is a special type of strength, especially in the face of adversity. Friedrich Nietzsche once said, “To live is to suffer; to survive is to find some meaning in the suffering.” and I've never understood … Continue reading This is True Strength 💪
As part of Vascular Disease Awareness Month, I want to grab your attention for a minute to discuss a rare condition that has changed my life, in the hope that it'll help others out there know what signs and symptoms to look out for should the same happen to them 🔎 🩸VENOUS THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME🩸"is … Continue reading The Bizarre Arm Pain that Could Indicate a Vascular Issue #VTOS
Millions of us watch in awe at the satisfaction of domino displays falling in perfect symmetry, we hit "like" on videos showcasing flawless make-up styles and colourful outfit combinations. We collectively admire a painting or the view from a landscaped vista, and we fawn over faces. We, as a population, are obsessed with looking and … Continue reading “Who is the Fairest of them All?” A Diverse Discussion about Beauty🪞
Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, a young woman was watching television and soon discovered that certain ads had a strange knack of p*ssing her off. That woman is me, FYI. And, since we're in contemporary times, let's kibosh the fairytale narrative and discuss these two ads. The ones in question … Continue reading Living with Hypermobile EDS – A Cinderella Story ✨️
There are too many adverts on TV, trying to coerce me with their pretty colours and catchy jingles, into spending a small fortune on gifts for Christmas. A part of me is still a marketer's dream (who doesn't like treating themselves and those they love to something lavish every so often?) This Christmas, however, I'm … Continue reading 8 Valuable Gifts That Don’t Cost a Thing 🎁
Hit a dead-end or mental block? 🚫 Even the best of us can whack our way into them, and there really is nothing quite as frustrating. Thankfully though, there are some smart ways to reverse and reroute that direction of thought. With this mind, it is important to acknowledge how the brain and body play … Continue reading 10 Diverse Tips on How to Get Your Creative Juices Flowing 🎨
Sacha Kurucz 