Claire Galea (Page 6)

Claire Galea is a self-employed holistic care practitioner with formal training in nursing. She is passionate about patient-centered care and public education on health and social issues. Committed to lifelong learning, Claire enjoys exploring a broad range of topics, from spirituality to contemporary affairs.

Claire is also passionate about spreading awareness on the negative effects that domestic abuse leaves on its victims’ mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing. She is the author of two downloadable ebooks, namely Heal Your Life Forever and 5 Simple Steps To Creating The Life Of Your Dreams.

Click here to check out Claire's full bio as well as a list of all her Wham published articles

fathers and online schooling

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Following the publication of an article I wrote a few days ago named Online Schooling in Malta and its Devastating Effects on Working Mothers, certain women reacted negatively to it, stating that the effects of online schooling is not just being felt by working mothers, but by all mothers as well as fathers. And they were right. As a writer I focused on the devastating effects on women, forgetting the many fathers that are actively involved in their own children’s upbringing on all levels, including their education, and for this I apologise. One particular father reached out to me in reaction to my previous article.Read More…

online schooling in malta

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Many have dreaded the closing of schools for months for obvious reasons, yet it happened again. As from the 15th of March 2021, online schooling in Malta was introduced for all school-aged children with the hope of curbing the increasing COVID-19 infection rate in the Maltese Islands during the National vaccination process. Unfortunately, this move has proved to add a lot of tension, insecurity, instability and stress on most families with children, with working mothers being the most negatively impacted by this strategy. Many mothers have felt a dire need to vent their concerns on social media in the past few days, including on theRead More…

cystic fibrosis malta mandy vella

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Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition that causes mucus build-up within the lungs and the digestive system, causing lung infections and food digestion problems. Typically, CF symptoms start to show up in early childhood and worsen over time due to an increase in lung and digestive system damage, leading to an unfortunate shortened life expectancy. Adequate treatments can help reduce CF effects, promoting better living. Scientific evidence has shown that Trikafta (a.k.a. Kaftrio in Europe) has a positive impact on CF patients, improving their lung function by 14% (Cystic Fibrosis Trust). The downside to this is that it is a very expensive drug which makesRead More…

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Every year on March 8th we get to celebrate International Women’s Day on a global scale. International Women’s Day has been celebrated for over a century, exactly since 1911, and it has been bringing everyone together collectively towards one main aim ever since. Social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women are commemorated on this day. However, this day also encourages us to remember and act upon the importance of working towards women’s equality. The European Commission issued the following statement in commemoration of International Women’s Day 2021: “The past year was a difficult one. The COVID-19 pandemic has spared nobody, and was particularly challengingRead More…

you're the worst mum ever

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“You’re the worst mum ever!”, shouted my 6 year old angrily at me this morning, coincidentally on Valentine’s day. I must admit, as a mother I’ve always experienced that doubting voice inside my head whispering tauntingly, “are you really a good mum to your children?”. And whilst I believe I have been doing the best I can as a mother for almost 20 years, hearing those words still felt like a knife cutting right through my heart. See, my way of being a mother may somehow differ from the way other mothers follow in the upbringing of their children. Having become a mother at 18Read More…

unknown father unrecognised mother in police conduct

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Recently an anguished mother contacted Francesca Fenech Conti, administrator of the group Women for Women (Malta), about a shocking issue she encountered when picking up a police conduct for her son…a son she had to raise on her own because his father refused to take any responsibility for his upbringing, leading the mother to register her son as having an “unknown father”. Despite the shock and emotional pain endured due to the situation, this mother is now on a quest to see justice prevail and to bring about the necessary changes in this regard. This is her story… Living in a Patriarchal Society – ARead More…

cervical cancer awareness month

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This Cervical Cancer awareness month of January, WHO are encouraging women to get informed, get screened, and get vaccinated. Cervical cancer can be prevented and treated, if caught early. Cervical Cancer Symptoms Symptoms of cervical cancer may not be evident immediately, which is why, screening is the best way to prevent it. However, the first signs that usually show up are related to bleeding, mainly bleeding between periods, bleeding after menopause or bleeding during or after sex. Thus, it is important that you visit your GP immediately if you experience any bleeding of this sort. Cervical Cancer Screening Cervical cancer can be most effectively controlledRead More…

i forgave my abuser

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Through an anonymous post shared on the group Women for Women (Malta), a woman has shared her horrific experience of domestic violence with her narcissistic, and violent partner. The extent of her ordeal is clearly felt in her words: “I forgave my abuser because I was afraid he would kill me if I didn’t“. Anita* understands that some may ask,” Why do some women first report their partners for allegedly abusing them, yet later drop the charges against them?”. Anita tells us why she “forgave” her abuser. A year ago, Anita went through a traumatic experience with her partner, a narcissist. Lying, twisting and manipulatingRead More…

am i menopausal menopause symptoms

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“Am I menopausal?” “Is it really as hot as I feel it is, or am I experiencing menopause?” “Am I experiencing menopause symptoms?” How many times do we hear such questions? Or even remark in the same way, especially during hot summer days? Truth is, this is a phase we women have to go through eventually, and so, it makes sense that the thought lingers through our minds, even earlier on in life. Menopause is when a woman stops having periods and is no longer able to get pregnant in a natural way. Menopause is defined as 12 months without a menstrual bleed, in theRead More…

child maintenance

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Yesterday I received a heartfelt message from a close friend of mine, a wonderful mother to 3 lovely children, a woman who I’ve known for more than a decade. During our conversation later on this mother with a broken heart couldn’t hold back tears for all the pain that her ex and father of her youngest son was still putting her through. And the worst part of it all is the reality that our country’s court system seems to be supporting such fathers in tormenting their exes and their own children through lack of action, even when there is evidence of injustice and never-ending liesRead More…