Normalising The Conversation
What is loneliness?Loneliness – “the sense of isolation, accompanied by the feeling of alienation. Feeling unknown, let down, disappointed, deprived from what others are experiencing.” (1) Is it a mental health issue?The topic of ‘loneliness’ has been increasingly talked about in recent years as it has steered away from elderly people now to millennials. As…
Toxic Masculinity - description of manhood defined by violence, sex, status and aggression. It’s the cultural ideal of manliness, where strength is everything while emotions are a weakness, while supposedly “feminine” traits—which can range from emotional vulnerability to not being hypersexual—are the means by which your status as “man” can be taken away. (1) At…
"The Race To Be The Best"I’ve been in a figmental race for a while now and for the longest time, I couldn't help but feel like I was losing. I was always asking myself ‘why is everyone else winning?’ and ‘why am I so behind?’ This became such a burden to be on my mind,…
There are times when those who suffer from mental health issues or illnesses may feel isolated, alone and lonely. What they would love is the opportunity to speak to someone and have a shoulder to lean on. During my darkest times I could literally go days without speaking to anyone and weeks going into months…
"The ‘Quarter Life Crisis’ is Real"I remember when I was a teen I would cast a thought into the future and conjure up a vision of what my life would look like by the time I hit my mid-20’s. I envisioned that I would be already deeply entrenched in my chosen career path, put down…
Relapse. Slipping back. Falling down.When you're working on yourself, it sometimes feels like you're making your way up a steep treacherous mountain. You use every effort in your being to better yourself, improve your mindset and surroundings only to slip up, hit a rock and tumble back to square one. It happened to me the…
As much as I advocate reaching out and asking for help, not living in isolation and building a strong support system, sadly for some that’s not always an option. Many people don’t have the privilege of having a loving family or supportive friends at hand. That’s why I believe it is also vital to find…
