by admin | Jul 5, 2023 | Blog
Life can be very challenging at any time, however at present we are faced with what seems to be many more challenges than usual. There is the increased cost of living, escalating rental costs — if you are fortunate enough to find a place. Interest rates are going up... 
by admin | Jun 22, 2023 | Blog
Many and varied myths and stigmas have been associated with suicide over the centuries, but gradually we are beginning to discuss the subject more openly. Once, it was a dreadful shame to have a family member suicide and people went to great lengths to disguise that... 
by admin | Jun 14, 2023 | Blog
Life is full of ups and downs. Sometimes there is more of one than the other. How we deal with them is often dependent on other factors occurring in our lives at the same time. I’ve had more than my fair share of down moments in my life and never more than... by admin | Jun 1, 2023 | Blog
We all need time alone. Sometimes we need to take time away from the mad rush of life and chill out. It is not being antisocial but a vital boost for your health and well-being. Loneliness is a different thing — you can be lonely and surrounded by a crowd of... 
by admin | May 9, 2023 | Blog
People are often capable of withstanding more than we give them credit for. While we may talk about the difficulty of coping with the possibility of a loved one’s death, when it actually happens, we tend to manage and do so quite well. When my daughter died by... 
by admin | Apr 25, 2023 | Blog
An interesting set of words that encompass so many differing things. They can be used as a suggestion, but I most often see or use them in relation to an action or deed. Something that has gone before. In many cases, it is used with a regretful tone or it could be... by admin | Apr 14, 2023 | Blog
I’ve noticed that sometimes I have difficulty asking others for help. I’ve always been independent and can manage to do most things myself. Yet there are times when I need to ask for help, and that can be difficult. Yet if you asked me to help you I... by admin | Mar 23, 2023 | Blog
I like to cook, create good healthy food, and have some fun with it at the same time. Sometimes I’ll find a recipe that appeals to me, and decide to try making it. Occasionally I miss a step and it doesn’t turn out the way I thought it would. Sometimes... 
by admin | Mar 7, 2023 | Blog
Most of us don’t really understand grief and all its quirks — quite a sweeping statement I know, but when you really examine it, it’s not always how you think it should be. We all experience grief at times in our lives, sometimes it can be debilitating,... by admin | Feb 23, 2023 | Blog
Cleaning up in my house is a bit like painting the Sydney Harbour bridge — just when you think you’ve got it all done you need to start again. But cleaning up doesn’t always relate to cleaning the house — it can be for relationships too. Sometimes... 