Posts tagged Thoraya
Anxiety, Freedom and Meaning: How Coronavirus Covid-19 Reveals the World and Our Place in It

We are at home in a world we understand; we feel comfortable and safe. Further, we have chosen our way of being in this world, something we are not usually aware of, and feel anxious when this way of being is challenged. The coronavirus COVID-19 and the governmental responses to it have changed our world, making it unfamiliar, uncertain and unsafe. In light of this, how are we to live?

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Thoraya AlkasabThoraya
Narcissism and the Trauma of Narcissistic Abuse

We increasingly hear the term ‘narcissist’. In this individualistic, materialistic culture of selfies and social media, it has become a casual and trendy buzzword. But what does it really mean? The truth is that the concept of narcissism spans a continuum. It can be beneficial to a degree, allowing us to have enough self-esteem and confidence to pursue our goals and achieve our potential. At the other end of the spectrum, it involves extreme personality traits such as lack of empathy, grandiosity and attention-seeking behaviour. A truly narcissistic individual struggles in their day-to-day functioning and can maintain only superficial relationships.

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Thoraya AlkasabRasha, Thoraya
My Name is Mummy

As a life coach, I am often asked for parenting advice. This blog piece is about some of the beliefs and lessons that I have learned through my experience of being a single mum to three kids. It is my hope that they help anchor you as you navigate your own way through parenthood.

“Making the decision to have a child - it is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body. ”
― Elizabeth Stone

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