Thoughts & Truths
Articles that seek to uncloud our hearts and minds. How? By gathering experiences and expertise about issues that impact women across a range of subjects.
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Shifting the role-posts. Sharing and changing relationship roles without falling apart.
When it comes to relationship roles - they can stick. And it’s up to the couple to unstick them - out of love, respect, and a desire to share the load. Sex and relationship counsellor Anna Catania sheds light on how a couple can shift the role-posts, through honest communication.
‘The signs were there’. A mum opens up about the urgent need for mental health awareness in parenting.
Around 16,000 children and teens in Malta show signs of mental health issues. One mother shares her experience as she encourages parents to open their eyes to the signs of mental health struggles - a theme covered in a course offered by MyMama.
How parents make magic. Easter is one of many quiet superpower moments.
Easter is one of those times of year when parents’ ‘magical’ superpowers come into action… The more I think about superpowers, the more I realise that I know many mummies (and daddies) who have them… the human, real version of superpowers.
Dreaming about an ex? Relax, it’s not what you think
Have you ever woken up from a dream wondering why on earth you dreamt about a person from the past? A long-lost friend, an old teacher... or an ex? In the case of the latter, you might even feel a bit guilty. But, is there a reason to feel this way?
‘Mummy, can a boy marry a boy?’ How to talk to kids about different families
When children ask questions about different family units they offer a great opportunity to introduce them to the diversity of families in a way that is simple, loving, and age-appropriate. Counsellor Ryan Portelli walks us through how to handle these conversations.
Women with disabilities value career and beauty but motherhood feels out of reach - study shows
Research has shown that, in Malta, women with disabilities care about looking good and believe having a career is important. However, they feel that having both a career and a family remains a challenge for them with few considering motherhood as an option.
‘Can’t make it, I’m parenting’: How work life changes for mothers
Many parents turn down work lunches, coffee break chats, and office networking events to rush off to pick up their children. Now research had uncovered the cost of these decisions, which are mostly carried by women.
‘I don’t need a husband’. The truth about single women in Malta.
Society recognises different forms of intimate relationships, families and living arrangements. But single women still face a level of stigma - even though there are over 40,000 single women in Malta. In her research, Ramona Cuschieri uncovered the realities that these women live.
Childhood landmarks - gone. Grieving the loss of meaningful places.
When familiar surroundings change, it can create a sense of disorientation and challenge our sense of self. These meaningful places, like childhood landmarks, become part of our identity, our memories, and our sense of belonging. Losing them can feel like grief.
Women raising women. Meet the ‘four sisters’ who shaped me.
I was raised by women. And I am now raising one. My mum and three aunts were always very present in my life. They shaped who I am and nurtured a sense of sisterhood within me. So to mark the one-year anniversary of Woman Unclouded I wanted to pay tribute to these amazing women.