Left on ‘delivered’ … the emotional turbulence of messaging
Message.  The mainstay modern-day communication.  Whether this is texting,  WhatsApp-ing, Snapping, or A. N. Other form that I as a Gen X am clueless about (!), those who own a phone will use some form of messaging to communicate with others, either in an individual or group way. On the face of it, messages are […]
Self-care – more than warm baths and exercise…
How often have you heard people say, ‘take care of yourself’?  A few years ago, when going through a particularly difficult time, a well-meaning individual encouraged me to do just this.  I remember replying to her, ‘I don’t even know what that really means.’ And so, I began my journey into understanding what it means […]
In the eye of the storm – navigating midlife.
Over recent months there’s been a welcome acknowledgement in the media of the impact of the perimenopause and menopause for women. Much has been written on the hormonal fluctuations that can dominate this stage of a woman’s life. As well as sometimes debilitating physical symptoms, the emotional symptoms of rage and anxiety can play havoc […]