
You are greater than the sum of your parts
From the Greek philosopher, Aristotle, comes the quote “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts”. When thinking about this quote one might

Big “T” and Little “t”: Understanding the Spectrum of Trauma
Have you ever heard of the concept of trauma being categorised into big “T” and little “t”? This theory helps us understand that trauma is

Walking Together The Power of Survivor Support
Victim-survivors are ordinary, yet extraordinary individuals who have lived through some of life’s most challenging and traumatic events. These victim-survivors can emerge stronger and wiser

Boundaries and Non-Negotiables: Building Your Island of Self-Care and Self-Preservation
Life after trauma can be a path filled with unique challenges and opportunities for healing and growth. One of the key aspects of this journey

The Unexpected Disclosure
I recently shared the story behind my why and the importance of creating a space for others to share their lived experiences and disclose their

Getting Clear On My Why
At the very beginning of 2020 when I decided to share my lived experience publicly, there were four key actions I focused on to ensure

Purpose in the Struggle
Have you ever heard the story of the boy and the butterfly? There have been a few different versions to exist, but most seem to

Do you have capacity?
Capacity: the potential or suitability for holding, storing or accommodating Now I’m going to be really honest with you, though I ended my last email

The beauty and grief of change
“The best is yet to come” How are you? I hope you are well and that life is being kind to you. I personally am

Do the best you can until you know better
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better” – Maya Angelou This quote from Maya Angelou has

Feelings of Failure
Failure. Ouch! Even writing or reading the word failure fills me with a visceral feeling of dread. The sting of the tears that well up