Joy
@joymiriam.bsky.social
Psychotherapy, spirituality, neurodiversity, literature, cats, nature, how do we stay present to suffering and beauty?
If it weren't for the Green Party, YP's descent into chaos would be so much more depressing. I don't know how they're managing to self destruct so spectacularly.
November 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
If it weren't for the Green Party, YP's descent into chaos would be so much more depressing. I don't know how they're managing to self destruct so spectacularly.
This resonates so much! I'm so glad you were able to speak up. And whilst I wish it wasn't like that for you, I also feel very validated by hearing how it takes it out of you too.
November 28, 2025 at 9:35 PM
This resonates so much! I'm so glad you were able to speak up. And whilst I wish it wasn't like that for you, I also feel very validated by hearing how it takes it out of you too.
Beautiful. Hope you have space now to rest.
November 23, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Beautiful. Hope you have space now to rest.
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How to Recognise (and Prevent) Harm in the Therapy Room - Josephine Hughes
Discover practical therapy room safety strategies to help you recognise early signs of harm, protect clients, and create a supportive, ethical practice.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:35 AM
There is also an accompanying blog post summarising some of our conversation: josephinehughes.com/how-to-recog...
That Jesus looks familiar!
November 19, 2025 at 7:52 PM
That Jesus looks familiar!
Presumably because he's doing exactly what the people with all the wealth want him to do
November 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Presumably because he's doing exactly what the people with all the wealth want him to do
Exactly how mega churches function
November 18, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Exactly how mega churches function
It's the rules for black cats. She's just being a good cat.
November 16, 2025 at 9:57 PM
It's the rules for black cats. She's just being a good cat.
I really hope this is an accurate reading
November 16, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I really hope this is an accurate reading
Raging at the thought! Manage to wear mascara about twice a year - much prefer not wearing any makeup at all.
November 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Raging at the thought! Manage to wear mascara about twice a year - much prefer not wearing any makeup at all.
Ooh, is that the little cutie near Launde Abbey?
November 14, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Ooh, is that the little cutie near Launde Abbey?
Sorry for your loss. Glad you were able to see her.
November 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Sorry for your loss. Glad you were able to see her.
Yay, worst of both worlds
November 10, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Yay, worst of both worlds
Either they know it's shit, but a billionaire gives them a few quid and a pat on the head for promoting it, or they really believe AI is reliable, and I don't know which is worse.
November 10, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Either they know it's shit, but a billionaire gives them a few quid and a pat on the head for promoting it, or they really believe AI is reliable, and I don't know which is worse.
An evening Requiem at Trinity college chapel Cambridge. Bit fancy. Also beautiful.
November 10, 2025 at 7:44 PM
An evening Requiem at Trinity college chapel Cambridge. Bit fancy. Also beautiful.
Really appreciated your insights - thank you!
November 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Really appreciated your insights - thank you!
Absolutely. Describing the context so that they have more information is one thing. Making them feel they should be grateful for inadequate care our guilty for needing more than that is never ok. We all deserve better than poor care.
November 7, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Absolutely. Describing the context so that they have more information is one thing. Making them feel they should be grateful for inadequate care our guilty for needing more than that is never ok. We all deserve better than poor care.
This needs shouting from the rooftops "the real avoidance isn’t on the part of those struggling to survive. It’s governmental: the avoidance of the real, the avoidance of the structural, and—most crucially—the cynical avoidance of justice."
November 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM
This needs shouting from the rooftops "the real avoidance isn’t on the part of those struggling to survive. It’s governmental: the avoidance of the real, the avoidance of the structural, and—most crucially—the cynical avoidance of justice."