Amy Roullier is The Authentic Optimist. Part time writer, full time pro at oversharing. With a no BS approach to conversations around single life, mental health and wellbeing
You might be contacting because you seek forgiveness. You might be contacting because you want to test the waters as to whether I would consider forgiving you enough, to take you back. However I am empowered by the act of no action. The ability to let you pass on by without any need to see what you want this time. There is no need for regret. As I feel only …
A slightly belated blog I’ve been sat on for a while, but hear me out … For the first time in my life, I’m really over dating. Not just slightly deterred, a little pessimistic but still a tiny bit hopeful. Totally, resolutely out. Earlier this year an Ex from two and a half years ago knocked on my door. Yep, no pre-warning text message. Actually turned up on the doorstep …
I’ve spent the past year really concentrating on self-care. And not just the bubble baths and countryside walks kind – although definitely important in my opinion. The setting boundaries, making decisions that are healthy and not harmful, practicing a little self-love kind of meaningful mindfulness. As some describe it, I’ve been reclaiming (or establishing) a strong self-concept. But the return of the Ex always feel like the ultimate test to …
This is a guest blog by Luke Shillings: I was happily married. That was until my wife began to fall for a close friend of ours and my whole world changed within an instant. I had to be strong for my children and felt like I had to hide what I was going through to everyone around me. I felt so much shame and I blamed many things, including myself …
According to recent figures, approximately 29% of women have experienced physical, sexual, or psychological abuse during their lifetime, with psychological abuse being most common among women in their mid-20s to early 30s. I spent nearly a decade in a toxic relationship. At 21, I didn’t know what a toxic relationship was, why I should avoid them, or any of the signs to look out for. So I wrote this blog …
Recently I went through a breakup and it totally sucked. So now at 36, I’ve become what I can only describe as a begrudged expert in moving on from the latest relationship catastrophe. So how do you recover after someone breaks up with you? Moving on, healing, keeping your dignity and recovery after a breakup are all about processing the trauma and making sure you are the priority right now. …
At 37, I’ve been through enough breakups to last a lifetime – Seriously, it’s kind of depressing. Whatever the situation or reason for a relationship ending, breakups suck hard. It’s why self-healing, rebuilding and repairing, is so important to find peace. Hard to put into practise though. I’ve frequently prolonged a painful breakup by delaying the process. But from experience, keeping my self-respect and dignity as a top priority after …
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