Miscellaneous

  • What is ‘crapfit’?

    What is ‘crapfit’?

    ‘Crapfit’ is a word Anna Runkle made up, for the phenomenon where people traumatised in childhood get too good at fitting themselves to unacceptable people and situations.  This term to describe a situation where we find ourselves fitting into relationships, situations, or environments that are not good for us, not because we actually belong…

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  • Why speaking up for ourselves matters

    Why speaking up for ourselves matters

    Learning to speak up for ourselves is an important step in empowering ourselves. At the same time, we also fear the fallout. Below are the reasons why the potential difficulties are worthwhile: 1. Self-respect and Personal Integrity When we speak up for ourselves, we honour our own needs, feelings, and boundaries. It’s a way…

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  • How to trust our own judgement

    How to trust our own judgement

    It takes courage to trust ourselves, especially when we feel uncertain. We live in a world full of external opinions — family, friends, strangers in your street, and gurus on the internet. Often it feels safer to rely on others’ advice rather than trust what’s bubbling up inside of us. But at the end…

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  • Allow our anger to protect us

    Allow our anger to protect us

    Anger is often seen as a negative emotion, but it actually has deep evolutionary roots and plays a vital role in our survival and well-being. Here’s why: Etiam placerat velit vitae dui blandit sollicitudin. Vestibulum tincidunt sed dolor. 1. Signal of Threat or Injustice: Anger is a powerful emotional response to situations where we…

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