Time to forgive and find peace
My story is about ownership, acknowledgement of failures, taking responsibility and surrendering weapons of defence. It’s...
A connected and resilient community
First published in the Augusta Margaret River Mail 1 October 2021 The Simple English Wikipedia defines...
Self care isn’t selfish, it’s an act of love
I’ve experienced anxiety most of my life. As a child I often felt jittery nervousness, I...
Maintaining friendships on the move
I came to this area via Ireland. As I had lived in Victoria it was a...
Bring the outdoors in for peace of mind
Recently I finished my postgraduate studies in Positive Psychology. Positive Psychology is the science of human...
Open the Gate to conversation
As a child, I grew up in an environment where we were encouraged to speak up....
A warm welcome can mean the world
When I moved to Margaret River, I was fleeing an unhealthy, unsafe relationship. I landed with...
‘New’ locals share a real need for connection
It was 2010, in the middle of a Margaret River winter that I recall sitting on...
Take the time to make use of the empty seat
It was a crisp morning as I set off early to take an energetic stroll along...
Do you need a cuppa?
Do you need to sit down and stop just for five minutes…? I can’t remember how...