The Anxiety of Happiness
Today I’m remembering a therapy session I had with *Maria a few years back. I hadn’t been diagnosed with BPD or bipolar disorder at the time, although that’s not really […]
Author: Tartan Tantrum
Eid Mubarak
So it’s Eid today. For years before now, it’s been a day of heartbreak for me. It used to be the one time in the year when everyone in the […]
Life After Honour Abuse
Some months ago, I wrote this post sharing the fact that I have experienced honour abuse. I was told in no uncertain terms by relatives that legal action would be […]
Protected: Exercise and Mental Health
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It’s Not My Shame
Whew, so here we go: I am a survivor of honour abuse. Only those who have been through it can understand what it’s taken me to write that sentence in […]
Understanding Mindfulness
A friend recently asked me if I could give her some advice about mindfulness and meditation. It’s something I’ve been meaning to share for quite a while since practicing mindfulness […]
Protected: Psychotherapy: Winning the Mind Games
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Tartan Tantrum takes GOLD at Premier MMA inter-club competition!
For the first time today since I started doing Korean Thai Cross (KTX) Kickboxing at Premier MMA, I took part in a ‘friendly’ sparring competition between the academy’s separate clubs. […]
Fragments
I opened my mouth, but could not speak. I begged her not to make me do it. Thud of fists on my body. He shoved me up against the wall. […]
Amee (Mother)
I look out into the garden, at the soft beams of warm afternoon sunlight breaking through the branches of tall fir trees. I used to play there when I could, […]