My Arch Nemesis Anxiety

My Arch Nemesis Anxiety

Anyone who knows me knows how much I LOVE birthdays. This Friday I’m turning 29! How did that happen? Given this milestone, I thought I would take some time to reflect on my battle with my arch nemesis anxiety throughout my 20’s, and how we’ve learnt to become...
Working towards a healthy relationship

Working towards a healthy relationship

Why didn’t I notice the warning signs at the start of my long-term relationship? Why didn’t my brother notice the warning signs before he settled down with the wrong person? Why did we both choose manipulative people and why were we both so easily to...
Winter Improves my Mood

Winter Improves my Mood

Why winter improves my mood.   Sometimes I don’t feel like I’m a very good Australian. We are meant to love the sun, the surf, and the outdoors, but none of these things work very well for me. When exposed to the sun, my skin is the type that that instantly turns red,...
When simple things become difficult 

When simple things become difficult 

When simple things become difficult     I am visually impaired and legally blind, and I have been so for over two years. Amongst the many challenges that I’ve had to face, one of my most stressful continues to be catching the bus. It’s a really simple thing, but one...
Valentines Day

Valentines Day

“I thought it was understood that I’d want to do something special for Valentine’s Day”     Ever since I was a little girl, I loved the idea of love. I loved the feeling of love. Coming from a dysfunctional home, the idea of love was never modelled to...