The Referendum and the Missing Blueprint

Date 28 June 2026
Author Ilana Estelle
Brexit – Where Was the Plan? Nothing in this article has appeared in isolation. It reflects on information, reporting and analysis that have been in the public domain for many years and asks what we can learn ...
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When You No Longer Need to Argue with Reality

Date 25 June 2026
Author Ilana Estelle
The Freedom of Seeing Clearly I no longer need to argue with reality. There comes a time when we need to stop looking for explanations that never come. We spend years believing that if we can find the missing piece, ask ...
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When Leadership Becomes Disposable

Date 23 June 2026
Author Ilana Estelle
Why modern democracies are trapped in a cycle of distrust and disappointment. On 22nd June, 2026, Keir Starmer announced that he will resign as Prime Minister after less than two years in office, bringing another abrupt ...
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The Emotional Weather of Brexit

Date 21 June 2026
Author Ilana Estelle
How uncertainty and eroding trust, reshaped Britain's emotional landscape Moments in history become milestones. We remember them because they mark a before and after. They alter the direction of nations, influence ...
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The Secondary Losses of Grief

Date 15 June 2026
Author Ilana Estelle
The Losses that Follow Loss When someone dies, people often speak about absence as though it arrives all at once. It arrives in stages. At first there is the immediate loss: the practicalities, the adjustments, the realisation ...
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Looking Within: Where Personal Growth Begins

Date 13 June 2026
Author Ilana Estelle
Life inevitably brings challenges. A harsh word, a difference of opinion, or a falling-out can all contribute to feelings of anxiety and stress. Taking time for self-reflection and personal growth can help us better understand ...
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Trust and the Wider Picture

Date 10 June 2026
Author Ilana Estelle
Everything we understand begins with trust Trust plays an important role in everyday life. It helps people to function, to build relationships, accept support, rely on advice, and make decisions with confidence. Without trust ...
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Why Modern Life Is Affecting Our Ability to Cope

Date 7 June 2026
Author Ilana Estelle
Mental health is shaped not by one issue, but by the many pressures competing for our attention every day There was a time when the end of the day meant just that – the end of the day. Closed the front door, sat down with family ...
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The Politics of Trust

Date 3 June 2026
Author Ilana Estelle
Why Critical Thinking Matters More Than Ever As a follow-on from Desperate for Change, this is one of those articles I wish I didn't have to write. Politics in 2026 feels increasingly disconnected from the people it is supposed ...
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The Expectations of Others

Date 31 May 2026
Author Ilana Estelle
Reflections on independence, identity, and self-trust Some children grow up with freedom to explore, make mistakes, and discover who they are. Others grow up under close supervision, where decisions are made ...
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Karma Begins With Intention

Date 29 May 2026
Author Ilana Estelle
The Weight of Intention Consequences are only the visible part of karma – intention is where karma truly begins. As a child, I learned this through a seemingly small lie told to avoid getting into trouble. It exists whether we ...
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Disability and Acceptance in 2026

Date 25 May 2026
Author Ilana Estelle
Seen, But Misunderstood Dedicated to those living with physical, emotional, and invisible disabilities who continue to seek understanding, acceptance, and support in everyday life. Disability is never far from the headlines. And in ...
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