Loss is an inherent part of all human existence and the experience of coping with it is very individual. Loss may mean the death of a loved one, but it can, as […]
Coping with Loss
50 things I have learned from my Cats
I was having a very stressful day earlier this week. The work I was doing was slow, monotonous and dull. I felt drained, empty and tired. At this point, Dennis my Burmese, […]
Loneliness
I felt inspired to write this post after a day on Sunday reading the various mental health blogs available on WordPress. I feel partly encouraged, (by the amazing stories of people’s resilience) […]
Homelessness: Don’t Close Your Eyes.
Walking through town this morning and bracing myself against the cold (apparently the coldest day of the year today, and snow coming later this afternoon), I couldn’t help but notice how many […]
Dying to Fit in – Self Harm and Suicide in Young People
I couldn’t help but be moved by the heartbreaking story of the beautiful 14 year old girl who took her own life this week, purportedly due to the pressures of social media […]
A Fear of Flying
Last night I flew from Jersey to Southampton. It’s only a short 40 minute flight and I do it about 3 times a year. As we were coming into land, (and had […]
50 Ways to Beat Blue Monday
This morning on the radio I heard that “Blue Monday” this year is Monday 21 January and apparently it is the “worst day of the year”. Scientifically proven, with all sorts of […]
How to Stop Arguing
🎄Christmas. It’s the season of goodwill, generosity and charity, traditionally spent with friends and family. It is also the season for feuds, squabbles and full blown rows. Emotions run high and the potential for […]
The Other Side of Christmas
I’ve written a couple of posts in the last few weeks about Christmas; The excitement, the traditions, the parties, the food and the fun. For many of us it is (generally) a […]
Animals – The Best Therapy.
I was reading an article in The New York Times the other day about cats as therapists. Not cats with clipboards asking about our relationships with our mothers you understand, but […]
