Love and guilt are neighbours in me.
Is it bad that I cannot distinguish them? I grew up with them being interchangeable. I think myself in love but really, I feel too guilty to leave them. Continue reading Love and guilt are neighbours in me.
Tag: guilt
‘Perfectionism is like holding my breath.’
We all have goals, and we all procrastinate. I like to blame perfectionism on holding me back. What is this mental barrier we put in front of ourselves? Continue reading ‘Perfectionism is like holding my breath.’
Am I at fault here? (or personal accountability after trauma)
When a friend brings up a hurtful behaviour, any defensiveness will result in a lack of trust in the relationship. It’s easy to no longer feel safe with them. The “blame” lies with both here if they do not communicate … Continue reading Am I at fault here? (or personal accountability after trauma)
Impatience is the price of youth
Impatience is the price of youth and the interest rates run high and the internet runs wild In patience do we find the truth. In wastage do we find the lootbut guilt is raining from the skybut your kilt is … Continue reading Impatience is the price of youth
how to make old friends and lose new ones
Since i quit the corporate life last year, I’ve had to really face my definition of friendship. Many friends are made out of convenience, similar interests or the wider friend group. I thought I had realised that friendships, like any … Continue reading how to make old friends and lose new ones
Hope for Helplessness
In my own journey of trauma recovery, I’ve discovered the heaviness of helplessness among victims of abuse. How does one get over the lingering feeling of not being able to do ANYTHING to stop what is happening right now? Research … Continue reading Hope for Helplessness