Populism and the Politics of Distraction

Date 9 June 2025
Author Ilana Estelle
Populism is rising not because it solves real problems, but because it exploits frustration and division This article unpacks how political opportunism and emotional manipulation are taking the place of truth ...
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A Poem by Max Ehrmann

Date 7 June 2025
Author Ilana Estelle
Desiderata – Words for Life "Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and ...
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The CP Diary Is Not a Guide, But a Journey

Date 5 June 2025
Author Ilana Estelle
"Reflections on Trauma, Healing, and Self-Discovery" The CP Diary isn’t a tool or technique. It’s not about giving instruction or offering solutions. I’m not here to tell anyone how to live their life. I write to reflect ...
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There is No Magic Pill to Mental Wellness

Date 3 June 2025
Author Ilana Estelle
Why Mental Wellness Is About Courage, And Not Quick Fixes Face Yourself – Not Fix Yourself There is no magic pill. No instant cure. No “fix.” Mental wellness isn’t about fixing yourself – it’s about facing yourself. Every single day. It’s not quick. It’s not easy. But it is real.…
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Rebuilding Trust With Yourself

Date 30 May 2025
Author Ilana Estelle
As a follow on from my two previous 'health and wellbeing' blogs, 'When Trust Turns to Blame' and 'Healing Without the Apology' this next article builds upon those foundations, diving deeper into what happens after the dust ...
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Healing Without the Apology

Date 28 May 2025
Author Ilana Estelle
Finding Clarity in the Absence of Accountability When those accountable for your pain choose to ignore it, what’s left? You want answers. You want acknowledgment. You want an apology – not for the sake of hearing “sorry ...
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When Trust Turns to Blame

Date 27 May 2025
Author Ilana Estelle
As Children You Trust As children you trust. You trust your parents to do what's right. You don't stop to question. That is, until you begin to equate, until you begin to look at and think about just what you've been through ...
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Covid-19 and Redefining Mental Wellness

Date 19 May 2025
Author Ilana Estelle
Before Covid, taking time out was viewed as a lifestyle choice. Many saw it as a chance to unplug, an antidote to living a busy life. But when solitude is forced and you're not comfortable with it, that's when it's time to redefine ...
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The Life We Didn't Choose

Date 17 May 2025
Author Ilana Estelle
It would be comforting to believe that we’re all living the life we choose, that each step along the way is ours and not borrowed from someone else’s expectations or ideals. Instead, we wake up to realise that we’ve been living ...
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Clarity in Uncertainty Choices

Date 13 May 2025
Author Ilana Estelle
Quiet Reflection: Navigating Uncertainty and Finding Clarity Yesterday, I wrote about 'Writing In A Changed World'. It's hard not to notice, as a result of the changing world, how the quiet space between where we’ve come ...
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Taking Care of Your Mental Health is Essential

Date 11 May 2025
Author Ilana Estelle
Mental health is the umbrella term that encompasses both mental wellness and mental illness. It is essential and you’re not alone in needing to prioritise mental health. It's part of the human condition, truthfully ...
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Dear Me: Poem by Daniel Ong

Date 9 May 2025
Author Ilana Estelle
Poem by Daniel Ong The person I am today,Wasn't here by chance or luck, The person they are seeing today,Should have been long gone, But I made a choice,To stay on, Silent battles were fought,Tears ...
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