There’s something pretty heavy about saying and feeling like you ‘have to’ do something. It doesn’t feel very fun when you feel like you’re doing something out of obligation rather than from your own accord. I have to go to work. I have to take…
This was one of my first posts on Lisa’s Sanctuary. It’s a small insight into why women stay in controlling and abusive relationships long after you think they should have left. My mission is to create awareness of Domestic Violence and empower young women and…
I’m 36 years old. I’ve been trying to lose weight for a few of those years. I’m back on the journey now but with a totally different outlook! It’s one thing to set a goal to lose weight. It’s an entirely different thing to achieve…
Do you know what you want? Do you have a goal in mind? Regardless of what you are or aren’t doing to achieve it? If you do know what you’re striving towards, that’s a perfect first step. If you don’t know then why don’t you…
Today is Mother’s Day in Australia. It’s a beautiful celebration of everything that mother’s are and do. I spent a few hours with my own Mum, had lunch and honoured the incredible impact she has had on my life. I’ve also reflected on my own…
Self care is absolutely essential to your health and wellbeing. You should aim to incorporate at least one small act of self care into each and every one of your days. Something else to add to my list of things to do?? Groan! It may…
Several years ago a pilot program was established in 3 NSW regions where you (or a concerned family member/friend) could attend the police station to seek information and any previous history of domestic violence about a current or former partner. It was designed to give…