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Philippa Perry

@pperry.bsky.social

Author, Agony Aunt, Artist, Psychotherapist philippaperry.substack.com

3,896 Followers  |  19 Following  |  140 Posts  |  Joined: 01.10.2023  |  2.0004

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Dreading Mother-in-law's Xmas visit Goodwill to all Women
08.12.2025 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Until it comes to every woman being rated on her attractiveness!!!!

07.12.2025 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Eric Ambler!!!! Listening now

07.12.2025 08:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ask Philippa: I Can’t Get a Partner Looking beyond dating β€œadvice” to the deeper emotional patterns shaping who we choose and who chooses us.
07.12.2025 08:35 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Is 64 too old to leave? I've told him I'm unhappy and nothing changes.
03.12.2025 08:16 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you very much @marielouisespp.bsky.social for this fab sounding surprise book mail of Shrink Solves Murder by @pperry.bsky.social coming from @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social Hutchinson Heinemann in May 2026

www.penguin.co.uk/books/471239...

29.11.2025 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why do I want to return to my abuser? Trauma bonds explained
30.11.2025 09:13 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A - Z of D.I.V.O.R.C.E. Fun fun fun
26.11.2025 19:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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When Your Partner is Still Close to his Ex Sometimes jealousy is less about the present moment and more about an old fear being touched

philippaperry.substack.com/p/when-your-...

18.11.2025 07:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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When you have had enough of everyone else's shit! Midlife gear change needed

philippaperry.substack.com/p/when-you-h...

16.11.2025 08:05 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My mum hurts my feelings and How do I find love in my sixties? Two problems to mull over

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13.11.2025 11:08 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I have a good life and yet I still don't think that I'm enough The examined life and the anxiety that comes with it

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09.11.2025 08:12 β€” πŸ‘ 139    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 2
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Should I Stay or Should I go? What do you think? Let me know in the comments.

You really want to leave your marriage, your husband after some rocky times has now stepped up, you have two small children. How do you make this decision??? What you want and your β€œduty” are at odds. Free to read.

26.10.2025 07:16 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Parenting My Parents When mom won’t let go

Some people are so stuck in the victim role it is as though they are attracted to suffering

22.10.2025 07:19 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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When you fall for a dream And it doesn't match reality

philippaperry.substack.com/p/when-you-f... - sometimes we mix up reality with our imagination and trip up …

19.10.2025 07:38 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Married Men Live Longer than Single Men And Single Women are Happier than Married ones…Here’s why

philippaperry.substack.com/p/married-me...

18.10.2025 08:21 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The meaning of life Might be the meaning of death

What’s up? Death. Death is always on my mind. philippaperry.substack.com/p/the-meanin...

08.10.2025 07:40 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Our contributing writers: Stewart Lee, @pperry.bsky.social, @ellenejones.bsky.social, Kadish Morris, Emily LaBarge, @katehutchinson.bsky.social, @johnsweeneyroar.bsky.social, @dorianlynskey.bsky.social, @natashawalter.bsky.social, contributing photographer Tee Max & more

Our contributing writers: Stewart Lee, @pperry.bsky.social, @ellenejones.bsky.social, Kadish Morris, Emily LaBarge, @katehutchinson.bsky.social, @johnsweeneyroar.bsky.social, @dorianlynskey.bsky.social, @natashawalter.bsky.social, contributing photographer Tee Max & more

Our contributing writers: Stewart Lee, @pperry.bsky.social, @ellenejones.bsky.social, Kadish Morris, Emily LaBarge, @katehutchinson.bsky.social, @johnsweeneyroar.bsky.social, @dorianlynskey.bsky.social, @natashawalter.bsky.social, contributing photographer Tee Max & more

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Sexual Healing Or sexual harming?

jerryhyde64.substack.com/p/sexual-hea... Nice little podcast about sexual healing for you

17.09.2025 09:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Email support@substackinc.com they will sort you out.

27.08.2025 07:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I don’t want my mum at my wedding Let’s unpack this a bit shall we?

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26.08.2025 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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How do I tell my son about his "real dad"? Even well intentioned secrets can create distance

philippaperry.substack.com/p/how-do-i-t...

17.08.2025 06:53 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Usually he is really sweet, but..." Insidious bullying, spot it and don't put up with it.

api.omarshehata.me/substack-pro...

13.08.2025 20:15 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Shall I go no-contact with mum? Not every relationship has to be all or nothing

Going no contact with parents is gaining traction. I don’t think it should always be the answer. Read the article and let me know what you think.

06.08.2025 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Shall I go no-contact with mum? Not every relationship has to be all or nothing

Going no contact with parents is gaining traction. I don’t think it should always be the answer. Read the article and let me know what you think.

06.08.2025 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Secret love affair Love of your life? Or just an escape.

philippaperry.substack.com/p/secret-lov... β€œlove of your life” - I have a problem with this phraseπŸ‘‡

05.08.2025 07:31 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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An Essay About Small Talk What's it's for and how to do it

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29.07.2025 07:02 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Can't get over a lost love Keep telling yourself the same story? You'll stay stuck

This week I’ve included some exercises that can help stop intrusive thoughts. philippaperry.substack.com/p/cant-get-o...

03.08.2025 07:42 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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