Articles Archives - The thinking mom

You can’t change what you don’t aknowledge

Posted on August 18, 2016
by Effie
with 0 Comments

It is probably an uncomfortable thought but most of our days are spend in a state of self-delusion. We often excuse our behavior and justify our actions within a twisted internal monologue that feels safe and cosy. Whether its something bad or even good, we…

MS – the invisible war on emotion

Posted on March 29, 2016
by Effie
with 10 Comments

So you have been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Like every other serious health diagnosis, the news is really hard to take in, especially if you are feeling relatively good. While some people feel relieved to finally get a name for all their unexplained symptoms and/or years…

My abuser hasn’t won

Posted on January 27, 2016
by Effie
with 5 Comments

"I met my abuser when I was 21 years old. I was young, happy, energetic, very sociable, a University student and full of thirst for life. No abuse story begins by being abusive - this is what many people get wrong when asking why did…

Your story: Break the Chains of Abuse

Posted on September 23, 2015
by Effie
with 2 Comments

Natasha was a young mom that had to come face to face with a parent's worst nightmare. This is her inspirational story: “I met my abuser when I was just 16. I had never been in a physically abusive relationship before, and he was my…