Blog — Pearl Lifestyles

If We Want Our Sons and Daughters to Enjoy Healthy Relationships, We Need to Change the Narratives About Love

I found out the hard way, what love is and isn’t.

Love & RelationshipsLisa JohnsonOctober 6, 2023love, relationships, dating, motherhood, parenting, teenagersComment

To the Woman Trapped in Domestic Abuse — Things Get Better

A letter to my former self, the woman who was trapped in an abusive relationship and could not see a way out.

Lisa JohnsonOctober 5, 2023domestic abuse, domestic violence, love, relationships, selfComment

I Won Against My Abusive Ex, Even Though Winning Was Never On My Agenda

I am thriving despite years of domestic abuse, and I have a great relationshp with our son. I won, against the person that tried to take my life away.

Love & RelationshipsLisa JohnsonSeptember 25, 2023domestic abuse, abuse, domestic violence, surviving abuseComment

Stay Small, Stay Safe

What stops us from fulfilling our potential, going for our dreams, taking risks, being heard, being seen ?

I think the title of this article gives you a good idea but let’s delve into it a bit more :

Personal DevelopmentLisa JohnsonMarch 21, 2022selflove, courage, domestic abuse, domestic violence, moving on, strength, take actionComment

The 1950’s Good Housewife Guide is a domestic abuse manual !

The similarities between the beliefs within an abusive relationship and this guide are pretty scary !

Let’s normalise getting out of an abusive relationship over being in an abusive relationship.

Let’s share stories of how others have freed themselves from domestic abuse, inspiring tales of thriving despite past abuse and helpful information that will instil hope and a growing belief that you can leave. Domestic abuse is not normal, a life full of love, laughter and happiness is and that is what we should all strive for.

Lisa JohnsonFebruary 22, 2022

What we need our loved ones to be aware of when we have left an abusive relationship.

For them, that chapter of your life is over and it is but this next chapter, the “surviving” chapter is extremely hard for them to understand because it is full of invisible, internal challenges.

Why do we find it so difficult to ask for help ?

Asking for help is often difficult for many people, when you add in the fact that you are a survivor of domestic abuse, it can seem impossible.

Personal DevelopmentLisa JohnsonJanuary 24, 2022domestic abuse, domestic violence, narcissistic abuse, help, self help, self esteem, abuseComment

If you only choose one goal or intention for this year ….

You do not need a new me for the new year, just the real you !

Why I Have Found It So Hard To Set and Achieve My Goals

Why setting goals is even more challenging for survivors of domestic abuse.

I'm Sorry !

Saying sorry is a trauma response after spending years taking the blame for everything in order to keep safe.

When Positivity & Affirmations Just Won't Cut It

When you are overwhelmed, stressed and anxious being positive is not always possible. Sometimes you need to look into what is causing the overwhelm and work through it with positive action.

Personal DevelopmentLisa JohnsonDecember 3, 2021anxiety, worry, positivity, affirnations, take action, stress, anxiousComment

Why those cheesy Christmas films are so good for you.

Christmas films for your wellbeing.

Personal DevelopmentLisa JohnsonNovember 17, 2021christmas, wellbeing, positivity, feel good, self care, love, joy, xmasComment

Fleeing Domestic Abuse

Fleeing an abusive relationship is not as easy as just moving out. Maid on Netflix deals with some of the practical and invisible challenges of breaking away from domestic abuse.

Lisa JohnsonOctober 28, 2021

I'm Fine

A small glimpse into the loneliness of domestic abuse.

Red Flags

Why you should always pay attention to any red flags that come up when getting to know someone.

Lisa JohnsonSeptember 23, 2021

Let Go & Unravel (after domestic abuse)

A short poem that delves inside the mind of someone that is afraid to show her true self, her weaknesses and her flaws. That believes that if she does, those that say they love her will leave her. It refers to the emotional damage caused by domestic abuse.