Amy Roullier is a British writer and author of Silent Reflections of a Fragile Heart. Through her blog, she challenges the negative stereotypes surrounding being single, while candidly sharing her experiences with mental health, personal losses, and the complex, often misunderstood realities of adulthood.
You might be reaching out for forgiveness.You might be testing the waters,wondering if I could forgive enoughto let you back in.But I am empowered by the act of no action,the choice to let you pass bywithout any need to understandwhat you want this time. No part of me feels compelledto explore why you’ve returned.There are no regret here, only gratitudethat something ended which was never right.I’m thankful for the lesson …
I’m really over dating. Not just slightly deterred or a little pessimistic but totally, resolutely out. Earlier this year an Ex from two and a half years ago knocked on my door. No pre-warning text message. Actually turned up on my doorstep live and in person. He’d driven forty miles, sat for twenty minutes in his car stressing about what would happen when I answered (and whether I even still …
I’ve spent the past year concentrating on self-care. Setting boundaries, making decisions that are healthy and not harmful, practicing a little self-love and meaningful mindfulness. I’ve been reclaiming (and establishing) a strong self-concept. However, the return of the Ex always feel like the ultimate test to that kind of inner soul work. They seem to pop up out of nowhere when you least expect with a nonchalant, “Hey, how are …
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. Unfortunately, I can relate to that 29% as 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 …
Recently I went through a breakup, which totally sucked. 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 looking after you. Although it might not …
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 finding peace. Yet hard to put into practise I know, as I’ve frequently prolonged a painful breakup by delaying the process. But from experience, keeping my self-respect and dignity as a top …
