At just 16, my son has already left home. Not in anger, nor because of any wrongdoing, but simply because he’s ready to spread his wings and seek his independence. When he first told me he was leaving, my initial reaction was, Why? I felt like I had failed
Growing Up with Racism I grew up in the 80's and 90's, encountering my fair share of racism—from witnessing British people deliberately insulting my dad’s culture and appearance to almost being run over by a certain member of E17, shouting for me, the “fat
People judge. I judge, and if I’m honest, like many, I have caught myself saying, “I don’t judge, but…” Well, therefore, I do judge. It’s not a bad trait; our brains are wired to make decisions based on our judgements. We are told it’s wrong to
Today marks Friendship Day and it falls on my 40th birthday! As someone who is a unique blend of social awkwardness, introversion, and just plain weirdness, I may not have a large circle of friends, but I've been fortunate to find a few gems who have stuck by
Warning: This post touches upon themes surrounding Domestic Violence and Abuse. In 2014, I left my family home with my two children and headed to a women's refuge for 18 months. At the time, many people asked me: would I go back? Don’t you believe in second
Earlier this week, I met with Nina, who shared an interesting observation: many of her friends believe "you need to find a guy before he turns 28 to settle down; otherwise, he’s too far gone". This notion reflects a real fear instilled in us not only by
Let’s face it, every good parent will always put their children first. This is the sacrifice and commitment they made when they chose to bring a child into the world. Even with the best intentions, parents can fall out of love, whether due to the strain of parenting, relationship
Introduction: My Online Dating Debut I first ventured into the world of online dating at 21, fresh from a breakup with my school crush. I didn’t know what I was looking for, but I thought exploring new possibilities was the natural next step. Self-love was a foreign concept to
So, you’ve found your perfect match. Everything is going well, and the honeymoon period is in full effect. What comes next? Do you sit back now that your dreams have come true, or is there more work to be done? I often ponder why relationships end and what roles
Navigating One-Sided Relationships Do you ever feel like you're always the one reaching out, making an effort, and responding to everything, but never quite get the same treatment back? You’re not alone. Many of us struggle with the imbalance in our relationships. But what can we do
I remember leaving my career last year, playfully adopting the title of "Lady of Leisure" when it was said to me. Initially, the prospect of not working seemed appealing; it offered me a chance to navigate through a challenging period and contemplate my next steps. However, the phrase
2023 was a difficult year for many reasons, and I knew all too well it could escalate to the point of no return. I was determined not to be defeated by the challenges life threw at me, and I knew, despite my pain, there was someone else out there in