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 […]
Exercise and Mental Health
Having recently moved house, I found myself stupidly broke after paying higher rent plus deposit, so I had to cut costs wherever I could. That meant suspending my membership at […]
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 […]
Psychotherapy: Winning the Mind Games
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s that the brain can be an incredibly mutinous organ. Having been in and out of therapy since I was thirteen […]
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, […]