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Understanding who you are as a victim of abuse | In the Interim

by Paulyne Antoniou

An open letter to anonymous victims of abuse,

You don’t want to be a victim. You do not want to be seen as weak, scared and in many instances, doubted.

When dealing with abuse, the first assumption and what is often platformed, is to run straight away to report it. But you will likely find yourself here, reading this – in the interim. And this interim can be days, month or years.

In light of recent discussions in the news, we believe that it is vital that if you are a victim of abuse, that you have the information you need in order to understand what has happened and the freedom to decide your next steps. It’s your experience and your story, it is yours to do with as you wish.

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Why every single parent should see the Barbie movie.

by Paulyne Antoniou

My intention when I went to see the Barbie movie was to feel a fun sense of nostalgia for all the Barbie dolls I had growing up.

It certainly did that. I remember vividly my own, poor, battered ‘Weird Barbie’. 

What I didn’t bank on was feeling unbelievably emotional. Could this be the ultimate, multi-generational existential crisis movie?

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Living in London and your mental health: What’s right for you?

by Anthea Taylor

London is one of the most well-known cities in the world. More than 8 million people call it home thanks to, for many, the opportunities that the city provides. However, for all its promise, London also presents a unique set of challenges to everyone who lives here. The things that make it so appealing to many—its pace, its size, its intensity—can also make it a daunting place to live. 

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So your child is starting school… What to expect.

by Paulyne Antoniou

When your child is about to start school, there is a lot to plan and think about beforehand. Alongside choosing a school, uniforms, paperwork, stationary, settling sessions and getting them mentally prepared, there is one very important element that is often forgotten about. That is getting yourself, the parent, prepared for this big change.

You’re going to experience a range of emotions which can vary from person to person.

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What is the invisible load?

by Paulyne Antoniou

When you become a parent, your workload becomes exponentially bigger. Even through maternity and paternity leave, the load of the parent is consistent and constant.

So when you are thrown into the midst of parenthood you find out pretty quickly that you need to stay on your toes.

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