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A little while ago I was sitting with Georgie in S A little while ago I was sitting with Georgie in Spur. We were happily eating some chips. While the kid next to us was having an utter meltdown. It had been going on for some time. From the jungle gym, to the table, to eventually him not wanting to come to his parents for fear of getting a smack. My heart ached. I saw them look over at Georgie & I. Previously I’ve heard a parent say while watching us “why can’t you be like that little girl! Look how good she is sitting & listening!” I wondered if they were thinking that. Because there in that moment, she did look pretty perfect. But friends, this is what they didn’t see… We were sitting in the Spur because she had, had a tough few days. We were on holiday & the change in routine, location & new people had thrown her. I’d started noticing that she was whining more. And that there were more meltdowns than usual. Nothing major, but enough that I know she wasn’t herself. So I made a point of setting aside alone time the next day. Just her & I to go do something we both loved for several hours. A walk around the shops, some playtime at Spur & chippies! She was a different child the rest of the holiday. And beyond this, when adults comment on Georgie & her well-being (including how infrequently she is ill) - I appreciate it but also know there is immense sacrifice behind this. All rooted in developing secure attachment - the foundation of her mental & physical well-being. I co-slept with her until *she* chose to sleep through in her own bed. We have kept her home with myself & a full time nanny until she’s old enough to truly benefit from school. We have never sleep trained. We respond to every single call for closeness. Sometimes exhausted and totally burnt out (we have no family nearby to step in). We have chosen her routine as priority over any of our needs or wants. She doesn’t just “sleep anywhere” if we want to go out. We have never been away from her overnight. As her primary attachment figure - I’ve gone away only once - for 1 night when she was 18 months old & proven to already be very happy to have dad put her down. I’ve taken her & her nanny with me on work trips. (Contd in comments)
It’s official, official. I’ve taken almost 2 years It’s official, official. I’ve taken almost 2 years to find the right program, the right project & the right mentor. Somewhere where my research will land, and with impact. Somewhere that truly will drive change. In South Africa, and beyond. Has it got anything to do with trauma and yoga? You bet 😂! And so finally… It’s landed. I’m a PhD candidate. I’ve been accepted for my PhD in psychiatry 🤩 Incredible project. Incredible psychiatrist, incredible supervisor. All in Jesus’ timing. May He lead my hands throughout. ✍️ #phdcandidate #researchthatmatters
The best journey I’ve ever been on… Befriending th The best journey I’ve ever been on… Befriending this precious vessel 🧘🤍 Struggling to connect with your body? Feeling unsure where to start? Take one deep breath. That’s it. First step done. 🫶 #holisticmentalhealth
There’s a path that’s less about pushing and striv There’s a path that’s less about pushing and striving. It’s freeing. 〰️ #holisticmentalhealth
Breathe in fresh air. Look up at trees. Bring thou Breathe in fresh air. Look up at trees. Bring thoughts to mind that nourish your heart. You have more choice than you think 🫶 #holisticmentalhealth #sundayscaries
The trauma field is filled with many options for t The trauma field is filled with many options for therapeutic support. Many are good. Few are excellent. Even fewer are evidence-based. Guess which bracket trauma-sensitive yoga falls into? #traumasensitiveyoga
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