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Mim Kempson

Why asking for help is overrated

And why we need to focus more instead on how we respond to cries for help

6 min readJan 22, 2023

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Why asking for help is overrated

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Mim Kempson

Dating a “family replica”: why you’re constantly triggered by your partner

If your partner is a family replica, it’s important to be wary of the ongoing obstacles you’lface in your relationship.

3 min readJan 3, 2022

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Dating a “family replica”: why you’re constantly triggered by your partner

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Mim Kempson

Some traumas break us. Some traumas break us open.

There are two types of ‘trauma’: one that leads us to push love away, the other that expands and deepens our ability to love.

4 min readJan 2, 2022

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Mim gazes into the ocean. Her back is to the camera, which faces the still water at dawn. There is a person swimming far in the background. The lighting is pastely and gentle.

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Mim Kempson

Parenting your partner? That’s codependency

If you’re relying on your partner like a child needing parenting, here are some ideas on how to grow up.

5 min readSep 27, 2021

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Parenting your partner? That’s codependency

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Mim Kempson

Rejection: when to take it personally

Here’s why rejection is not a loss; it’s an opportunity to get closer to ourselves.

6 min readFeb 3, 2021

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Rejection: when to take it personally

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Mim Kempson

6 ideas for caring less about what others think of you

As as we approach the season of new years resolutions here are some self-reflections to help you prepare for 2021.

5 min readDec 14, 2020

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6 ideas for caring less about what others think of you

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Shift Shame into Momentum: 5 Ingredients for Using Your Hurt to Do the ‘Inner Work’

Are you stuck feeling regret, humiliation or helplessness? Uncomfortable emotions serve a purpose. They can guide us. Here’s how.

7 min readSep 24, 2020

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Shift Shame into Momentum: 5 Ingredients for Using Your Hurt to Do the ‘Inner Work’

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Mim Kempson
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Finding Peace Living with a Chronic Illness

How to move from resistance to acceptance in order to thrive in life with chronic fatigue syndrome, rather than merely survive

10 min readAug 25, 2020

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Finding Peace Living with a Chronic Illness

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Mim Kempson

Unlearning white feminism: 7 articles by BIPOC to start with

An article for fellow white folk committing to anti-racism

11 min readJun 9, 2020

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Unlearning white feminism: 7 articles by BIPOC to start with

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Mim Kempson

What’s your inner child’s style of self-sabotage? Here’s mine.

Our inner child crafts convincing stories that lead us to lose sight of what’s important. Here’s how I stop letting it rule my life.

8 min readMay 29, 2020

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What’s your inner child’s style of self-sabotage? Here’s mine.

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Mim Kempson

Mim Kempson

Registered Counsellor & Narrative Therapist specialising in relationships, LGBTQI+ topics, chronic illness, self-connection & finding purpose. mimkempson.com

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