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Last week reminded me why healing is deeply human

Last week reminded me why healing is deeply human

Three simple truths from the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Conference that I’ll be carrying forward.

Michelle Lim
Michelle Lim
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Breaking the cycle of family obligation

Breaking the cycle of family obligation

A gentle reminder that love built on safety, not duty, is the kind that lasts.

Michelle Lim
Michelle Lim
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Children Notice More Than We Think

Children Notice More Than We Think

From our tone of voice to how we treat ourselves, children absorb it all. Here’s why modelling matters more than words.

Michelle Lim
Michelle Lim
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The Power of Saying “I’m Sorry” to Your Child

The Power of Saying “I’m Sorry” to Your Child

Apologies don’t weaken authority instead they strengthen love. Discover how a simple phrase can model accountability and safety for your children.

Michelle Lim
Michelle Lim
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Have you ever felt unseen by your own family?

Have you ever felt unseen by your own family?

You don’t have to earn love by proving yourself, not even to family.

Michelle Lim
Michelle Lim
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When Numbness is the Nervous System’s Cry for Safety

When Numbness is the Nervous System’s Cry for Safety

Sometimes our trauma responses don’t look like tears. Sometimes, they look like cold clarity.

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Michelle Lim
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When It’s Not Your Partner Speaking But Their Inner Child

When It’s Not Your Partner Speaking But Their Inner Child

What happens when we pause long enough to see the child behind the conflict?

Michelle Lim
Michelle Lim