Tag: psychology
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Conversations with… Anonymous (Subject: Surviving an Abusive Relationship)
What’s it like to be in an abusive relationship? As someone who has never had this experience, I don’t know. I don’t know what it’s like to live in fear of the person I love. I don’t know what that kind of isolation feels like. I don’t know what it’s like to feel the need…
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Conversations with… Elena (Subject: Overcoming Childhood Trauma and Becoming Who You Want To Be)
As a victim of a sexual assault, I understand to some extent the impact trauma can have on a person’s life. Whilst what happened doesn’t define me, it will always be a part of me and it will always be something I have to work on overcoming. This week, Elena shares the story of her…
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Conversations with… Joelle (Subject: Death and Why We Need To Talk About It)
When we are born, the only thing that is certain about our life is that one day we will die. How and when are unknown, but one day our time will come. For most people, that idea is terrifying. The idea of being here one day and not the next is enough to make most…
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Are We Spending Too Much Time Focusing On What’s On The Outside?
I write about body image, learning to accept ‘flaws’ and how my relationship with makeup and weight has changed over time. I follow accounts that share photos embracing their curves, their acne, their stretch marks, their differences. All around me, I see people celebrating their bodies and their appearance. Growing up in a world that…
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