A personal development blog by a mother, writer & entrepreneur
Once again, it's been another 4 months since my last blog. But this time, something in me has completely shifted. I know now that I am back to writing for good! When I wrote my last blog post, I'd only publicly disclosed my child abuse very recently. The memories, the trauma, the heartbreak, the … [Read more...]
It's been an emotional 4 months since my last blog post. I have cried many tears. I have felt sad, angry, resentful, overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, fearful, a mixture of emotions. At times, when I was feeling at my absolute worst, I even struggled to see whether life was worth living any more. … [Read more...]
I've been having a really rough time lately. It's been such an emotionally challenging time for me. But this whole experience has opened my eyes to something incredibly significant: that I am so much stronger than I realised. Challenges build our resilience Have you ever been faced with anything … [Read more...]
I often like to think of our world as an 'ecosystem', but not in the way that the word is commonly used. I believe that in this world that we're living in, each of us plays a very important role. Through the use of our talents, our skills, our gifts we make the world a better place. Without the … [Read more...]
There's a person that I know. She's kind, caring and a wonderful mother to her kids. But our friendship had a bit of a slow start. I've had many recent experiences where I have been hurt and my friendship was taken advantage of. So when I met this lovely Mum, I was hesitant in getting too close. I … [Read more...]
I've been feeling a little guilty lately. My youngest daughter just started Kindergarten last month and I haven't been able to enjoy this time as much as I've wanted to. When my first child started Kindy four years ago, I also had a 2 year old at home but my life wasn't as hectic. I now … [Read more...]
I was 16 years old the first time I ever fell in love. Or at least, what I felt was love at the time. I was emotionally fragile, vulnerable and incredibly naive. I knew hardly anything about love, just that I wanted to feel loved and appreciated. This person made me feel special for the first time … [Read more...]
About three weeks ago, I attended my husband's work Christmas party. As always, the venue they'd chosen was beautifully decorated, the food was delicious, and the company was very entertaining. However, what was most memorable had nothing to do with the elegant party itself. Instead, it was what … [Read more...]
Whenever we meet someone for the first time, it's hard not to form some kind of 'first impression' of them. It might be the way a person looks or dresses. The way they walk. The topics they choose to talk about. As human beings, it's normal to form specific ideas about people before we truly get to … [Read more...]
Today, I found out that a lady at my eldest daughter's school passed away this morning. She was the co-ordinator of the out-of-school care program. I'd talked to this lady before. We shared some laughs. I'd regularly thanked her for holding the school gate open for my kids and I. Although I didn't … [Read more...]
Hi there! My name is Thuy Yau and I'm a Freelance Writer. I am incredibly passionate about making a difference. I have won writing contests run by an Oprah columnist, appeared on major Australian news sites, appeared in an internationally acclaimed magazine, and been interviewed on radio. I am also a columnist. I'm 28, and live in Perth, Australia with my husband and 3 children. I am also a survivor of child sexual abuse. I'm studying to become a Youth Worker. I want to help others lead happier lives.
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