Saboteurs, those inner critics Positive Intelligence talks about started whispering. I’m currently working on my Judge, Restless, Avoidance, and Hypervigilant saboteurs. This trip put them all to the test, but thanks to my TC training and the Sage tools I’ve practiced, I managed to notice them, thank them for their concern, and focus on what I could control. (Pro tip: Sage wisdom + a dash of humour = travel sanity.)

Parental alienation is a silent epidemic impacting countless families, leaving children caught in a web of emotional manipulation. Imagine the heartache of watching your bond with your child erode, not because of anything you've done, but due to the harmful tactics of another. This blog post uncovers the truth behind coercive control and alienating behaviours, arming you with the knowledge to recognise and address these insidious actions. Get ready to dive deep into understanding this complex issue and learn how to protect the precious relationship between you and your child.

Imagine your life as a puppet show, where you're the main character. In a healthy scenario, you'd be in control of your own strings, making decisions freely. But in coercive situations, someone else holds those strings.

Hello and welcome! I’m Claire Rees, and I’m so glad you’re here.

If you’ve found your way to this blog, chances are you’re navigating family conflict, feeling the weight of personal dilemmas, or simply searching for a little more clarity and peace in your life. I want you to know—you’re not alone, and you’re in exactly the right place.

If you’re reading this and your heart feels heavy too, I want you to know: you’re not alone. There really is someone out there who understands, who will listen without judgment, and who knows the courage it takes just to get through some days.

Are you feeling lost in a family conflict, and wondering if things could ever change? Or you know that black, dark place of not being able to get out of this situation, fiving up, and basically not being who you are meant to be, or even you don’t know who you are anymore, completely lost?

For as long as I can remember, I felt like I didn’t quite fit in. Maybe you know that feeling too. I grew up in a family where criticism was just part of the air I breathed. There were always rules about how things “should” be done, rules that never really felt like mine. I tried to please, to do things right, but it always felt just out of reach. The love I received was practical, helping with chores, looking after my son, but there were always mixed messages. I never truly felt seen or accepted for who I was.