Why summer burnout looks nothing like winter burnout
By now, the longest day has been and gone. The garden is full of growth, the diary is full of plans, and everyone around you seems to be operating at full throttle, barbecues, weddings, school holidays, "just popping over," the endless yes. And yet, if you're feeling frayed rather than fuelled, you're not imagining it. Summer burnout is real. It's just wearing a disguise
Reconnecting with your emotions after dissociation
When people realise dissociation is an instinctive response, not a personal flaw, they can approach healing with compassion rather than shame. The same system that learned to disconnect can also learn to reconnect - with gentle, patient practice.
Fibromyalgia, suppressed anger, and the path to recovery
Through my journey, I have come to understand the significant role that suppressed emotions—particularly anger—play in chronic illness. Anger, when unaddressed, can manifest physically, contributing to chronic pain, tension, and fatigue. Learning how to release anger healthily became a vital part of my recovery and overall well-being.