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Deirdre ("Writer in the Abyss" )

Feb 11, 2025

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When Trauma Bonds Keep You Stuck

Trauma bonds play tricks on our minds. Learning how to recognize them and become unstuck is crucial

Feb 11

Distressed woman holding onto a tombstone with flowers in her hand.

Feb 11

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Never Stop Writing

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Life Gives Us Lemonade, But We Give It Lemons

We’re told it’s the opposite and that when life gives us lemons, we should make lemonade. Really? I disagree!

Feb 9

Life Gives Us Lemonade, But We Give It Lemons

Feb 9

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We Are Part of Nature. Connecting Nature, Ourselves, and Creativity

John Muir, father of the national parks, considered humans to be part of nature. He wrote about its beauty and power

Feb 3

Image of Lake Derwentwater, Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Feb 3

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Never Stop Writing

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More Than Followers, Less Than Friends: Understanding Parasocial Relationships in the Digital Age

Evolution wired our brains for social connection — even with those who aren’t there. Have you ever felt this online?

Jan 30

Woman looking at her tablet to check online while out walking

Jan 30

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CREATIVETECH Friends

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Reclaiming Control In Times of Chaos

How we often create an illusion of control when it’s not control

Jan 7

Design Image with a head on table and wooden spoon and fork

Jan 7

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CREATIVETECH Friends

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Weight-Loss Jabs for the Unemployed: A Good Idea or Problematic?

A policy that discriminates against both the unemployed and obese populations increases stigmatization

Dec 24, 2024

Man sitting at desk pondering the weight-loss jab for unemployed

Dec 24, 2024

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CREATIVETECH Friends

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Give Yourself Permission to Rest and Enjoy Life: Not Just For Christmas!

Living passionately and authentically is the key to happiness. Value your well-being!

Dec 16, 2024

Image stating “Passion Led Us Here”

Dec 16, 2024

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Love Isn’t Just in the Air

Love is in the air you breathe, it’s universal. Let love flow!

Nov 30, 2024

Image stating ‘Love’

Nov 30, 2024

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She Knew It Wasn’t Her Decision

When the time came, it didn’t matter; her baby was taken

Nov 19, 2024

Pregnant woman leaving her home to give her baby up for adoption

Nov 19, 2024

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CREATIVETECH Friends

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Is Reactive Abuse A Simplified Victim Blaming Label?

Is self-defense a better term to empower in domestic violence?

Nov 7, 2024

A drawing board with words such as Trauma, Abuse, PTSD, Anger, Confusion, Self-Esteem, Fear and Pain.

Nov 7, 2024

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Deirdre ("Writer in the Abyss" )

Deirdre ("Writer in the Abyss" )

BSc (Hons) Psychology(UK) and IT Graduate (IRE). Substack - https://deirdre2.substack.com https://ko-fi.com/deirdrewriterintheabyss https://github.com/Deirdre18

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