Shame - a Cage of our Own Making
This morning I listened to the TED talk ‘Shame’ by Brené Brown, and it’s not a subject I’d really delved into before. I’m surprised at...
Leap of Faith
The view was ironically stunning as I stood in numb terror on the very edge. I was poised 150ft above the sea with the waves moving below...
Leap Of Faith
The view was ironically stunning as I stood in numb terror on the very edge. I was poised 150ft above the sea with the waves moving below...
Don't sweat the small stuff ...
"If you had £86,400 in your hand and someone stole £10 from you, would you be upset and throw the remaining amount £86,390 away at the...
Girls speak out about their 'Dad' ...
SO proud of my girls - they talked so honestly and openly about their experiences. Even though this is 3 years old it is still worth...
Staying SILENT no more ...
Everyone has a story to tell - often the quietest people have the greatest stories of all. The first rule of any abuser is to keep their vic
What makes Psychopaths so CHARMING?
Why is it that psychopaths, narcissists and sociopaths seem to be the most charming people - certainly in the beginning of a...
Ever felt ASHAMED that you believed a lie?
Ever been lied to? And WORSE, have you ever felt ashamed because you believed that lie? Such as a partner having an affair, or a so-called-f
Victim Shaming - An Apt Metaphor ...
I wept with laughter reading the thread but at the same time, every single comment ran shivers down my spine (and I read thousands of them).
Jon Ronson's 'Psychopath Night'
I first met Jon Ronson in August 2009 when he interviewed me for his new BBC Radio show. The interview was only supposed to last around an
