Break Free blogMar 28, 20227 minFictional survivors of emotional abuseEvery Christmas I re-read Harry Potter, simply because it’s a fun story, full of magic, adventure and positivity. Following my life...
Break Free blogFeb 6, 20224 minRed flags from The Tinder Swindler to watch out for, from date oneLike many of you, I watched the true-crime documentary The Tinder Swindler this week. Horrifying as this story is - I mean, how is it...
Break Free blogDec 15, 20213 minHow to break up with an abuser: step 4, time for supportThe 3rd step of breaking up with an abusers is to find support. You need a safe space to share your pain, process it, listen and learn.
Break Free blogOct 25, 20214 minHow to break up with an abuser: step 3, no contactUnder normal circumstances there’s nothing wrong with staying in contact with your ex. They were the person closest to you for some time...
Break Free blogSep 27, 20213 minHow to break up with an abuser: step 2, cut all ties The second step to break up with an abuser is to think of all the things that tie you together, and cut all the bonds.
Break Free blogAug 17, 20215 minWhat breaking up with an abuser is likeWhen I broke up with him, I went for a walk around Hyde Park. It was a grey windy day at the end of May. I looked up at the leaves moving...
Break Free blogAug 9, 20214 min10 relationship red flags (external)If you landed on this page, you probably have some serious doubts about your relationship. You started with hopes and dreams, but now you...
Break Free blogJun 28, 20218 minWhat chronic abuse looks like, through Britney Spears’ statement.As many of you, I’m sure, who listened to Britney Spears’ statement, I am shocked. Of course, an investigation is needed to look into the...
Break Free blogJun 24, 20213 minShould you try couples therapy?Normally, I’m a big advocate of therapy. Therapy is all about humility; it’s about curiosity; it’s about self-love. It’s about admitting...
Break Free blogJun 21, 20213 minStuff ain’t love: no, he’s not spoiling youThe other day, I saw on my Instagram feed a photo of designer products. Very expensive, very fancy, very exclusive. One of these bags...
Break Free blogJun 16, 20214 minWhat is gaslighting and why it happensThe definition of gaslighting is to “manipulate (someone) by psychological means into doubting their own sanity”. I mentioned in my first...