Sam Finlayson

Joined June 2021

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Love 📚 New to writing but loving every minute. Write about my experiences with therapy, trauma and recovery as well as other things that cross my mind 😉

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Why Can't People Allow Others To Be Mad?
I was so mad yesterday. A position at work I had applied, was placed on hold. My work has been toxic job was a glimmer of hope, not written off (but enough for it to be the second last nail in the coffin).
By Sam Finlayson4 years ago in Psyche
Terry Pratchett: Made Me Believe In Magic
When Terry Pratchett died I felt like a family member had died. His books were an integral part of my early life, hell they still are. When I was younger I would have one of his books everywhere so I could read one wherever I was.
By Sam Finlayson4 years ago in Psyche
Conversation Sparked A Glimmer Of Light In The Dark
Throughout therapy, the focus was on reframing my experiences. I started to believe there were never any happy times when I was young.
By Sam Finlayson4 years ago in Psyche
The Devil Or Angel: The Eternal Struggle In Our Head
In the movies, they depict a devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other. One to encourage bad behaviour. One to champion good choices.
By Sam Finlayson4 years ago in Psyche
Does Forgiveness Really Set Us Free
We all experience trauma in our lives in one form or another. Lately, I have seen many of these trite little quotes on forgiveness. How forgiving people who have wronged you helps you but does it?
By Sam Finlayson4 years ago in Psyche
Using Your Voice: Ending The Stigma Of Abuse
Finding a space to upload my thoughts was not a reality for me. My story rested inside me for what seemed like forever. Unable to vocalise how I felt inside stung for the longest time.
By Sam Finlayson4 years ago in Humans
The Masks We All Wear
The masks we wear. The way we show our faces to the world is key to our survival at times. We often use them as something to hide behind when we need to.
By Sam Finlayson4 years ago in Humans

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Why Can't People Allow Others To Be Mad?

Terry Pratchett: Made Me Believe In Magic

Conversation Sparked A Glimmer Of Light In The Dark

The Devil Or Angel: The Eternal Struggle In Our Head

Does Forgiveness Really Set Us Free

Using Your Voice: Ending The Stigma Of Abuse

The Masks We All Wear

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