35 and Learning Myself From Scratch
As I turn 35, I’m realising that healing doesn’t always look like answers. Sometimes it looks like beginning again; learning yourself slowly, honestly, without judgement. I’m unlearning the idea that strength means silence, that discipline equals wholeness, or that doing…
Mourning the Lost Twenty Something and Choosing to Live the Next Chapter
Ageing is strange. One day you’re young and carefree, the next you’re the adult making decisions that shape lives. Lately I’ve been realising how quickly time has moved, and with that realisation comes a quiet grief — grief for the…
I Died at 25 — and It Saved My Life
At 22, I was convinced I wouldn’t live past 25. I prepared for the end with quiet determination, arranging my life as if it were a countdown. But life, in its strange, unpredictable way, had other plans. At 25, half…
Learning to Celebrate Myself: Breaking a Lifetime of “Do Better” Conditioning
It’s interesting how many of us struggle to celebrate ourselves. We hold back, worried that celebrating will come across as vain, as if acknowledging our own success will outshine someone else or make them feel lesser than. But lately, I’ve…
Recovering Sugar Addict: The Sweet Truth That Woke Me Up
Yoghurt-coated cranberries made me realise that I might have a sugar problem. Last night, I had the bright idea to rearrange my kitchen cupboards. As I laid the items on the countertop, I noticed that the pile of yogurt-coated cranberries…
Unlocking Love: How Your Attachment Style Shapes Relationships
Understanding Attachment Styles: Navigating Relationships with Confidence Weddings bring friends and family together, but for me, they also bring anxiety and fear. It’s not that I don’t like my family—I do, for the most part. The issue is that I…
