In Ancient Greece philosopher called Aristophanes described love as looking for your missing half. According to him, gods, guided by anger, separated man into two parts. Since then, each person spends life looking for their missing half. This myth had … Read more
Working towards Acceptance
So, you’ve just found out that your child, your friend, your sibling, falls under the LGBTQIA+ spectrums (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex, asexual)…you either have been told directly by your loved one, or you somehow found out through other … Read more
I’m coming out for Christmas
Christmas time is generally viewed to be the time when families come together. With our busy schedules, sometimes it’s either a wedding, a funeral, or Christmas, which brings the entire family together. This time is seen as one to bond … Read more
Past-Future
This is part 3 of a series of blogs on polarities. I would like to present the next polarity which is past-future. Sometimes individual’s can get stuck on issues of the past or focus exclusively on the future. Focussing exclusively … Read more
On being taken for granted…
We use this concept and portray it in a negative light, perhaps for good reasons, despite the fact that it’s inception stems from a very positive notion. When someone takes their partner for granted, it means that the individual trusts … Read more
The role of care in the family – Part 2 of 2
In the first part of this blog, I wrote about how the value of care between family members is a strong uniting force for many Maltese families. I also introduced a challenge that can be experienced by persons caring for … Read more
Why is it so hard for me to enjoy Christmas time? – Part 2 of 2
In the first part of this blog I explored the different experiences that a person may be going through that do not allow the individual to enjoy Christmas time. This blog offers some tips of how we can cope during … Read more
Why is it so hard for me to enjoy Christmas time? – Part 1 of 2
Christmas time is supposed to be a time of joy, but many of us are facing a dilemma or difficulty during this festive season; dealing with strained relationships, worried about illness, jobs or money, or grieving a loss. Christmas isn’t … Read more
The role of care in the family – Part 1 of 2
In this blog, which will be divided into two parts, I wish to discuss the role of care in the family. The Maltese family is typically united by strong ties of care and affection, where family members often feel a … Read more
The fear of the unknown – Part 2 of 2
In the first part of the blog I introduced some ideas about why we might experience a fear of the unknown. In this 2nd and last part of the blog I shall explore some further fears that are very common … Read more