The Silver Space
We are all familiar with the space of uncertainty, where nothing is quite decided, it’s neither black nor white- it’s gray. This space is often uncomfortable and confusing.
Our natural inclination is to make it stop as quickly as possible, make everything solid, fit in a box, make sense again.
But
I’m here to call out the psychiatric diagnosis of victims of sexual abuse and violence.
It’s time to stop the practice of diagnosing humans with psychiatric labels and allow them to naturally experience distress, trauma and shock when they are abused and violated by another human being.
I want to share with you the moment I realised that enough was enough.
In 2012, I took over
Exploring Restorative Yoga
Restorative yoga is a completely passive, quieting, deeply nourishing, and supportive practice of yoga using all sorts of props – bolsters, blankets, pillows, straps, yoga eggs, blocks, even chairs, and the wall. The practice requires no muscular effort at all; the purpose is to soften into the support of props. This way, the
Embracing Fearlessness
It seems almost ironic that you can be perceived as a fearless warriors but still feel fearful and scared inside. That we are Rockstars, even though sometimes we might not always feel worthy of such a title? A title that we have earned through our fearless struggle towards hope and healing.
I struggle with this
Dear Worry
Dear worry: We need to talk. I think I am finally ready to call it quits. No, this isn’t like the last hundred times when I pushed you away and then came running back to you when I couldn’t deal. This is for real this time. You’ve done nothing but bring me down and
Feeling Love
When I was 19, shortly after my date rape and subsequent abusive relationship I felt that that I could no longer feel my body. I remember a specific moment when I good friend of mine gave me a hug and I jumped back and told him that I didn’t want to be touched,
Hello World!
Before I even begin, I want to take a moment to say thank you. Thank you for finding your way here. Thank you for supporting and inspiring me every day. And thank you for your courage, because within that I’ve found mine.
If you’ve already been on this journey with me for
