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Emily asked me to write this because my experience shows just how deeply your mental state can be affected — sometimes suddenly, without warning, and for reasons that don’t always make sense on the surface. A few weeks ago, I had a freak accident involving a butter...

World Wellbeing Week and Why It Matters World Wellbeing Week is a time to pause, reflect, and celebrate the many ways we can nurture our wellbeing. For survivors of sexual violence, wellbeing can feel complicated or even out of reach—but it is possible, and you are...

Why PTSD Awareness Matters June marks PTSD Awareness Month—a time to shine a light on an often-misunderstood condition that affects millions of people, including many survivors of sexual violence. PTSD can feel isolating and overwhelming, but understanding what it is...

For many survivors of trauma, even small changes in routine - a holiday, a much-needed pause from healing work, or a simple life break - can feel unsettling. Sometimes these breaks are chosen (a rest, a retreat, a special event); sometimes, life simply insists on a...

May is both Trauma Awareness Month and the home of Mental Health Awareness Week—a time when social feeds and public spaces are filled with messages of support and advice. But for survivors, these conversations can feel distant, or worse, like another expectation to...

It sometimes feels like the world glorifies productivity and praises "pushing through," so choosing to rest can feel almost shameful. Survivors of trauma, who have spent so much time surviving, coping, adapting - the idea of rest can feel uncomfortable, or even...

When you’re healing from trauma, especially trauma that has touched something so deeply personal, the world can feel unsteady. Getting through the day might already be asking more of you than most people realise. So when someone talks about self-care, it might sound...

There’s a common belief in the business world that success comes from relentless hustle. More hours, more meetings, more responsibilities—because surely, if you just keep pushing, you’ll get ahead. But what if that mindset isn’t just flawed, but actively harming your...

Healing after trauma is not a straight path. Some days, it may feel like you are making progress, while other days, the weight of the past can feel overwhelming. If you have ever felt stuck in that place, know that you are not alone. Finding your way back to yourself...

Burnout isn’t just a personal struggle—it’s a silent disruptor that can seep into every corner of a workplace. When a leader carries the weight of constant demands and mounting stress, it doesn’t just stay with them; it ripples outward, influencing the energy, morale,...