From gaslighting to guilt trips, manipulation hides in relationships, media, and even our own habits. This piece shows you how to spot it — and stop falling for it.

The more we try to control ourselves, the more out of control we can feel. That strict voice inside keeps pushing us to be perfect, even when it’s breaking us down. But recognising this part and learning to be kinder to ourselves is the first step toward real change.

What happens when trauma and neurodivergence overlap—and the labels we cling to no longer fit? Join me as I explore the messy, beautiful journey of untangling identity, healing, and finding where I truly belong.

I’ve followed every self-help theory and spiritual shortcut out there. Until they all started to feel hollow. This piece is a call to return to what’s real: presence, connection, and healing that doesn’t come wrapped in a brand.

Why do so many of us feel we’re never quite good enough? This article explores how to live with that feeling—and still keep showing up for ourselves.

Each click I get feels like a reason to delete my content instantly. I can’t even count how many times I’ve posted a comment only to delete it later, regretting the decision to have shown myself, even in that small way, out there.

Over time, I’ve realised there are two kinds of people in this world. The GO people and the NO people.

Breaking the cycle isn’t about perfection, but about awareness and self-compassion. It’s a journey of understanding our wounds, embracing our flaws, and creating the space for our children to grow into their authentic selves.

You’ve read the books, watched the videos, and followed all the steps... but why does nothing ever seem to change? Maybe it’s time to stop looking for answers, and start living them.

I don’t want to bypass reality in pursuit of some illusion of enlightenment. Because real wisdom isn’t about rising above life—it’s about fully living it.

After a year of following Irene Lyon’s work and course, I found myself still searching for the practical answers I need to heal. If you’re curious about what went wrong and what I’m still trying to figure out, keep reading.

I don’t even notice it until I’ve slipped back in—that familiar rush of doing, checking, moving. But what if slowing down isn’t just about being more present, but about learning how to be?