Therapy
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Growing though Trauma (personally and collectively)
In my last piece I shared a little about how we love ourselves through healing, what it means to be kind on ourselves, as we do so, forgiving our missteps, not over dwelling on the tiny attempts to try that… Continue reading
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Recovering and Healing (Part 6) Being taught to say F**k
But its rude to say it Just say it No, it sounds wrong Just say it I can write it down Say it James You mean its ok to Yes, just say it James. It feels uncomfortable, ill get into… Continue reading
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Recovering and Healing (Part 1) Discovering Appreciation
Its such a trivial thing, I said to my therapist (almost as I put on my jacket to leave at the end of the first session) But I’ve realised how much I like to feel appreciated Me, early 2019 ‘Its… Continue reading
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Already I’m glad I started more therapy
I’ve only had the first session of therapy. But already I’m glad. Maybe therapy can feel like running a marathon, the hardest part is getting to the starting line. Wondering what it will be like Wondering what to say Wondering… Continue reading
James Ballantyne 