Hannah Gadsby’s Nanette is a game-changer. *Contains spoilers* But I was almost a full half hour in and not quite sure why so many clients, friends and colleagues had gotten in touch: “You need to see Hannah Gadsby’s stand-up comedy special Nanette on Netflix. It’s [insert chosen magnificent superlative]”. I mean, it was good. It… Continue Reading
How Our Favourite Fairy Tales Expose The Secret Tactics Of Abusive Behaviour
Fairy Tales And Abusive Behaviour *Guest post* Tangled happens to be both my favourite Disney princess movie, and my favourite interpretation of the fairy tale of Rapunzel. In this story, Mother Gothel raises Rapunzel in a tower, elevated and far away from the rest of the world. Mother Gothel tells Rapunzel that she is keeping her… Continue Reading
What Does ‘Borderline Personality Disorder’ feel like?
Have you ever wondered if you or someone you love has Borderline Personality Disorder? This article explores what it really feels like from someone with lived experience. I’m wary of diagnosis. Not because it’s not useful to understand more about what’s going on with you when things really aren’t right, but because often diagnoses are:… Continue Reading
“No Hands Required”: A true story of emotional abuse
*Guest post* No Hands Required ‘That Look’ I know that look. It’s the jealous look. Dark brown eyes, filled with rage, glaring at me as if they are about to pierce me with a knife. It makes my heart pound, my chest tighten, and it feels like a huge cement slab is slowly crushing my… Continue Reading
