For those who don’t fit in
I was talking to a mate of mine recently about some of my frustrations. I told him how I sometimes felt like I just didn't fit in. Don't get me wrong – I...
The unity to be found in community
I didn't cycle the 109km Argus Cycle Tour this past weekend.
Not cycling a race doesn't sound like the kind of announcement one makes, right? But in this case, it...
You won’t make it alone
I’ve been keeping a close eye on South African band Beatenberg since, well... forever – since the day my cousin sat me down in the room and played Chelsea Blakemore and...
Assumption – The Marriage Killer
Assumptions possess the ability to kill and destroy relationships, friendships, and marriages. Assumptions happen when someone believes in a thought or a notion even if it is not factual...
I want to leave but where do I go?
People who have suffered abuse often live in a constant, paralyzing fear, and because of the bond established between them and the person who's abused them, leaving the relationship...
Don’t do life alone
Growing up, I remember a song we would sing that said, "I can do it on my own." While that might be a good attitude to have when it...
Hurt – Heal?
This week I was sad to hear two stories within days of each other of the heart-breaking effects of bullying or emotional abuse on a child. Even into adulthood,...
Family feud
It's not always that easy to please family. I always knew it was hard – but recently I've learnt that family life can be even harder to navigate than I could ever...
No more PHD!
Not so long ago my friends and I were gathered as girls are known to do. The topic of discussion was one you may be familiar with, the PHD...