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Amy Roullier is a British writer, poet and author of Silent Reflections of a Fragile Heart. Through her blog, she confronts societal expectations and challenges negative narratives, offering an unflinching exploration of love, life, mental health, and the often complicated realities of adulthood.

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Latest Blogs

Empowering Poetry for the Single Soul
14Mar

Empowering Poetry for the Single Soul

I spent nearly seven years of my thirties navigating an on-again, off-again relationship with being single. For much of that time, I convinced myself that my singleness was a choice — someone else’s, not my own. It felt like a burden I couldn’t shake, no matter how hard I tried.…

You Are Not Alone: Words of Comfort for Tough Times
10Nov

You Are Not Alone: Words of Comfort for Tough Times

For much of my life, I’ve felt adrift, caught in moments when I wasn’t okay, yet unable to admit it. For years, it was easier to pretend everything was fine rather than face the truth. I often felt alone, struggling to stay afloat on a sea that seemed intent on…

Embrace Your Thirties: Wherever You Are Is Exactly Where You’re Meant to Be
09Nov

Embrace Your Thirties: Wherever You Are Is Exactly Where You’re Meant to Be

People say to embrace your thirties, as your thirties are when life truly begins. It’s a more empowered age than your twenties, being older, wiser and more experienced. You should feel at ease, you should feel comfortable. By now, you should know yourself, and know what you are doing and…