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what to do on christmas day

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Still unsure about what to do on Christmas day? If you are spending this festive season alone or quieter than usual, consider these suggestions that will benefit your overall emotional and relational wellbeing… It’s 5am and I am writing this article in front of a fully lit Christmas tree. I am thinking how reluctant I was to decorate this year and how happy I am that I did. “Focus on light not on darkness” is great advice, as we face celebrating the festive season in our own little “bubble” away from extended family and friends. Digital Christmas 2020 During the best of times, the festiveRead More…

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I can’t breathe … That is the primary thought that races through my mind every time that I suffer an anxiety attack due to an anxiety disorder. Then my chest tightens, my heart starts racing, my body starts trembling, I have trouble focusing and I am filled with the most awful feeling of dread ever. At that moment in time, the world stops. Then I remember to breathe … slow breaths whilst holding myself tight … and my focus starts to come back. I open my tear-filled eyes and I can see the world again. Slowly, it all starts getting better again and I manageRead More…

aftermath of a narcissist

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Unless experienced first hand, the aftermath of narcissistic abuse cannot even be imagined. This is how narcissists destroy lives, as told by a survivor of narcissistic abuse… It is the Christmas season and for many people out there, this is the season of love, joy and prosperity. But not for all … for people like me, there are times when the twinkling lights and the cheery Christmas carols serve as a means of transportation back to a horrible time where I was cheated on and treated like scum … a time where I was at the complete mercy of a narcissist, and the worst thingRead 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…

landlords refuse rent to single mother

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Lately, more and more women are coming forward on the popular Facebook group Women for Women (Malta) to talk about a very common issue that single mothers are currently facing when they’re looking to rent an apartment. Whilst the frequently mentioned issues remain as such, including drastic increases in rent prices to long term tenants, we have just met Tina*, who is experiencing what looks to be discrimination specifically targeted to single mothers, where landlords refuse single mothers looking to rent a place to live in. Tina* has been renting a flat for the past year, and has always paid her rent and bills inRead More…

marrying a paedophile

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Paedophile alert! All was set, I was finally going to marry! However little did I know that I was just about to marry a paedophile! It was 2010 and I was a single mother to a 3 year old. I was happy but felt something was missing, so I joined the Connecting Singles dating website. After a few strange messages I finally got a lovely message from a man. He seemed so lovely! He had recently moved to Malta and worked in i-gaming. After a couple of weeks chatting we decided to meet up. We got on so well! He was lovely, I even openedRead More…

scam love

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I recently spoke to Patricia* who wants to share her story about the danger of online dating in the hope that other women do not ever have to go through the same experience. Patricia is an accomplished, independent and educated woman who has her own business but who enjoys sharing her life with others. Patricia is outgoing and has loads of friends but like most good people she believes life is better and more beautiful when shared with a significant other.  As many women of all ages do, she joined Connecting Singles, an online dating platform. Her first mistake she says “was writing all aboutRead More…

tips homeschooling covid pandemic

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The following tips for homeschooling can provide you with all you need to know about homeschooling especially during the COVID-19 pandemic… We can all agree that the year 2020 has taken us all by surprise. Many of us back in March didn’t even think it possible that by the end of this year we would be still struggling with COVID-19 within our community (as is also worldwide) and without a clear and finalised date for a safe vaccine. This has led to a lot of uncertainty and fear when it comes to sending children to school, especially for those parents and children who are deemedRead More…

stillborn experience

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I was rushed to an ultrasound room where they finally told us “we’re very sorry, there is no heartbeat”. I lost my baby … We were so excited to meet our first baby. My pregnancy was good and straight forward, the baby movements being a constant reminder of my pregnancy. However, I must admit that I was terrified about giving birth – but then again who isn’t? The nights were getting tougher and I struggled to sleep. Then one evening, just after the 38th week, I couldn’t go to sleep and I kept tossing and turning. I sensed that something was suddenly very wrong. IRead More…

5 easy ways to refresh your home

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Refresh your home this upcoming season by following these 5 easy ways that can help you recreate beautifully your living area… Transitioning with clothes from season to season can be tough enough, but it doesn’t need to be an ordeal when it comes to sprucing up your home. In Summer we all need light and airy textures, neutral colours & as little fabrics around as possible, but Winter brings in a whole new vibe, for your wardrobe and your home! Use these 5 easy ways of freshening up your home for the coming season, without spending an arm and a leg! 1. A Touch ofRead More…