Is Imposter Syndrome a “thing”? Imposter syndrome – the first time I heard this was when I started my first job. My boss said “we all feel imposter syndrome at some point, so do I.” I had a vague idea…
Question 5: How Do I Ask For Help?
I experienced some trauma as a child because of my mom. I now live with my dad in a home full of love. But I know for sure that I am still traumatised, it’s been years and I’ve never been…
How Anxiety Affects Relationships
Let’s face it — relationships are tough. I think anyone who has been in a relationship will admit that. But you know what’s even tougher? Relationships that involve mental illness or emotional instability, either in one partner or both. Everything…
How to Control Anxiety in a Pandemic
Everyone experiences anxiety at some point in their life. Feeling nervous and worried is part of the human experience. How many times have you felt your stomach drop or what my parents-in-law like to call “bubbles” in your tummy before…
Question 4: My Ex Thinks I’m Toxic
Anonymous asks: I was in a relationship with “the one” which I ended for reasons I thought were fair. The break up was difficult and unpleasant: we have stopped all contact since we broke up (which was a few years…
When Love Is Toxic: 7 Warning Signs of a Toxic Relationship
After reading my friend Devina’s post describing an emotionally abusive relationship I started thinking about toxic relationships and potential for abuse (emotional or otherwise) – is it possible to spot toxic relationships before it’s too late? Is it possible to…