Gillian Sisley
Stories (23/0)
Living with a Once Repressed Memory
Okay. Deep breath. Inhale, exhale. Here goes nothing. When I was in kindergarten, a classmate invited me to come behind the curtains with him. We weren’t allowed to hide behind the curtains — it was against the rules. My friend told me not to do it, because if I did I would get in trouble.
By Gillian Sisley3 years ago in Psyche
The Hangover Effect of Trauma
I read a great article by psychotherapist Dr. David A. Treleaven the other day entitled, “Is Mindfulness Safe For Trauma Survivors?”, in which he goes through the real concerns with trauma victims being instructed to practice meditation and mindfulness as a means of processing what’s happened to them.
By Gillian Sisley3 years ago in Psyche
I Don’t Feel Fully Comfortable in My Own Home
When COVID hit, we all watched our lives change dramatically. In more ways than one. Three months ago, things changed even more for my household. A good friend of ours was in a crisis situation, making his housing set-up dangerous for his safety and mental health.
By Gillian Sisley3 years ago in Psyche
Hard Truths About Writing that No One Tells You
Hello, fellow writers. From bloggers, to poets, to those of us ambitiously tackling our first novel, welcome to my Writer’s Circle! Here, I will dive into my writing process as I complete the first book in my trilogy of young adult fiction work. So pleased you’ve decided to join me.
By Gillian Sisley3 years ago in Journal
How to Build a Successful Business from Nothing but Pure Grit
I was working through some messages and emails, and came across a question asked by a reader. I really enjoyed this question, as I had never written a piece on this topic before. Maybe my insights help someone else?
By Gillian Sisley3 years ago in Journal
You’re Not Lazy — Self-Isolation is Utterly Exhausting
Days after voluntarily entering self-isolation in March, I came to a startling discovery. Working from home, barely seeing people, meetings over Skype and phone, very little human contact… I had been voluntarily self-isolating for the better part of three years of my life.
By Gillian Sisley3 years ago in Psyche
My Winter Fitness Plan is to Have Lots More Sex
Today, while I was doing some chores around the house, I had a lightbulb moment. I walked down to our basement with a plan to flip the laundry, my new idea for pursuing a healthier lifestyle milling around in my head.
By Gillian Sisley3 years ago in Longevity
4 Helpful Tips for Overcoming Writer’s Block
Ah… writer’s block. The nemesis of every single writer. The crippling and paralyzing mental wall which can make most (if not all) of us shut down, scream out in frustration, or throw our laptops out of a second-story window.
By Gillian Sisley3 years ago in Journal
How Long Should We Punish Shamelessly Privileged, Fraudulent White Folk?
Appearing on an episode of Jada Pinkett Smith’s “Red Table Talk”, Oliva Jade Giannulli, the daughter of Full House actress Lori Loughlin, spoke openly this week about the college bribery scandal that rocked the nation two years ago.
By Gillian Sisley3 years ago in Criminal