Dear Caroline, I was married for ten years and I am currently in the middle of a divorce. Whilst I know that this is for the best, I cannot help but feel anxious about what the future holds for me and how I will cope as a single woman. Now... read more →
Dec
01
Nov
01
An emotional, physical and spiritual necessity The loss of a loved one is perhaps the most distressing experience we will ever face. Each of us are bound to experience grief during the course of our lives. Whilst everyoneβs response to grief is unique, the expected reaction for many will include... read more →
Oct
01
"Fear is a primal emotion that has the power to rob us of our ability to think rationally." A.B. Admin Dear Caroline, I have come to realise that my boyfriend has a habit of saying something very hurtful to me, then denying that he has said it. This happens frequently... read more →
Aug
01
Loneliness: Where the connections we need are greater than the connections we have. Dear Caroline, I found your column last week to be helpful as I have been experiencing panic in the last few weeks. But now, as we are faced with the need to self-isolate in our homes, I... read more →
Oct
26
Conditioned by events Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD, is a mental health condition that can affect any of us, at any time.Β It is triggered by the experiencing or the witnessing of a traumatic event. The first thing to understand about trauma is that it is subjective to each of... read more →
Oct
12
Hi Caroline, My husband is constantly putting me down and shouting abuse at me. At first it was just belittling me at home, but now Iβve noticed he is increasingly embarrassing me when we are out in public, or in company. I believe that I am a kind person and... read more →
Sep
28
Dear Caroline, I am literally in shock, after eleven years together my wife has left me for my best friend. As you can imagine this affair has really hurt me, as I never thought this pain could come from two people I love and have such a fondness for. Around... read more →
Sep
14
Dear Caroline, I am writing to ask you something quite silly really, when I think about it.Β I am struggling with a bit of depression, mixed with a lack of self-worth at the moment. I know I really should book an appointment with a professional therapist, but I can't bring... read more →
Aug
31
It could be you Rape. It can happen to any of us, regardless of gender, age, class, sexuality or ethnicity. Vanquishing the stigma surrounding rape feels very important at present. There are two vital things that anyone who has ever been raped should keep forever in mind. 1. What happened... read more →
Jul
27
Talk time Every day I meet people that have struggled in silence. They have endured hardship, often for many years before summoning up the courage to confront their difficulties. In a world that is becoming increasingly tolerant and open to the notion that it is good to talk, why are... read more →