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Honouring the Darkness

by Sylvie Rouhani | Apr 21, 2023 | Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor, Trauma-Informed

TRIGGER WARNING: This blog discusses childhood trauma. As the cold winter darkness seems to never end, we all feel the need to slow down and to cosy up inside until spring. Unfortunately, we live in a society that doesn’t allow us to rest and preserve our...

Compassion for Me, Compassion for My Daughter

by Sylvie Rouhani | Mar 22, 2023 | CPTSD and PTSD, Emotional Wellness, Family Estrangement, Guest Contributor

As a mother, there is nothing more heartbreaking than seeing my daughter suffer. Last week, after spending a couple of days in my bed, not talking, not really moving either, she was curled up in a ball, sobbing her emotional pain out. I sat by her side, silent. I...

Safe Places for Victims of Sexual Abuse?

by Sylvie Rouhani | Mar 8, 2023 | ACEs, Complex PTSD Healing, Guest Contributor, Sexual Abuse

The recent news of David Carrick’s arrest sheds light on why it is so difficult for victims and survivors of violence and rape to disclose abuse. We are encouraged to call the Police but, very often, we aren’t believed or heard, even worse: some of us...

Self – Harming: When Living is Overwhelming

by Sylvie Rouhani | Nov 30, 2022 | ACEs, Anger, Anxiety, CPTSD, CPTSD and Self-Harm, Emotional Wellness, Guest Contributor, Listening, Mental Health Advocacy, Self-Acceptance, Trauma-Informed

Just as suicidal ideation is now openly discussed, so is self-harming. Unfortunately, those who need emotional and physical support, are being shamed and labelled as attention-seeking. Some call it a cry for help. So, why isn’t there more support and care for...

Teenagers’ Mental Health and Happiness Matter

by Sylvie Rouhani | Sep 29, 2022 | ACEs, Anxiety, Childhood Sexual Abuse, COVID-19, CPTSD, Guest Contributor, LGBTQ, Recovery, Self-Acceptance

It is clear for all to see: more needs to be done to support children and teenagers, here in the UK. At the time when young people need support, acceptance, compassion and love the most, they are, unfortunately, pressured to be and do better. Those who are used and...

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