Therapy
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If you’ve read my last two piece of writing in the last few days you will know that I have shared a little about self compassion, and in particular showing self compassion for my self critical nature. It would be very tempting for to try and understand the roots of my self critical nature –…
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You’ve just got to love yourself, they say Give yourself time You are important You are enough Its about being vulnerable, and embracing discomfort Thats what some of the books say. Thats what’s required for life, for creativity and innovation (Brene Brown, Daring Greatly) I get it. I want to get it. But. Even the…
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I written before that being involved in church as a teenager was a ‘safe place’ for me. It was a place to develop a bit of an identity, a space to have some importance – I was a junior leader, I was in the music group, I was part of the ‘Mens group’ from 18…
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When I got triggered by something a few weeks ago I went into a bit of a spiral. Downwards. And I forgot. My mind went into overdrive The words, fears and punishments from my childhood got relived into my present. Thats what trauma, childhood trauma, any trauma feels like. Mind whirlwind. Anxiety. Thinking. Over thinking.…
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Why I dont like being a Victim (Its Complicated)
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A relationship cant be broken down, if there wasnt one in the first place
James Ballantyne 