Soul Forge 7

Fields of Dreams… I’ve had a few names in my lifetime and perhaps I’ll still write something as Vasenna Fields in the future. Honestly though, I think I’ll stick to Barraclough. It’s a long and tricky name, but it’s…

I’ve had a few names in my lifetime and perhaps I’ll still write something as Vasenna Fields in the future. Honestly though, I think I’ll stick to Barraclough.
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On My Disapearance, Return, & What’s to Come I’ve been working on a personal project to bring myself to a place of better financial stability. I’ve made the difficult decision to sell my house and downsize in order to simplify my life financi…

I’ve been working on a personal project to bring myself to a place of better financial stability. I’ve made the difficult decision to sell my house and downsize in order to simplify my life financially. #moving #financialstability #art

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Mental Health Resources Here’s a list of metal health resources. I will add to it from time to time so please check back occasionally. If you have suggested resources please put them in the comment section and I’ll add th…

Here’s a list of metal health resources. I will add to it from time to time so please check back occasionally. If you have suggested resources please put them in the comment section and I’ll add them to the list. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthresources

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The Harmful Misuse of Psychological Terms – Vol 3: Mental Health Awareness Month Narcissist, empath, OCD, “schizo”, and PTSD – These words are a small sampling of words frequently thrown around with such wild abandon that they’ve lost their true meaning or they’ve gained …

Have you noticed how pervasively words like; narcissist, empath, OCD, “schizo”, and PTSD, have lost their true meaning in our vernacular.
These are real conditions, not to be taken lightly. #PTSD #Mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness
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The Heart Attack That Was Actually A Panic Attack – Mental Health Awareness Month Imagine for a moment that you wake from a deep sleep and your heart is going a million kilometres an hour. Breaking into a cold sweat you sit bolt upright in bed. Your heart continues to pound so h…

Imagine for a moment that you wake from a deep sleep and your heart is going a million kilometres an hour. Breaking into a cold sweat you sit bolt upright in bed. Your heart continues to pound so hard you can hear it in your ears. #panicattack #mentalhealth

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Suicidal Ideation- 2 Paths I’ve Taken to Stay Alive- Volume 1 for Mental Health Awareness Month Have you ever felt so mentally unwell, unstable, uncomfortable, that you start to think it would be better if you didn’t exist? Perhaps they’re fleeting thoughts at first, perhaps you shake your he…

Have you ever felt so mentally unwell, unstable, uncomfortable, that you start to think it would be better if you didn’t exist? May is Mental Health Awareness Month & I’ll be discussing a number of related topics
#suicideprevention #mentalhealthawarenessmonth
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My Favourite Brands Aren’t Conventional Brands My favourite brands are small. My favourite brands are unrecognized as “brands”. The less brand-ier the better.​..

My favourite brands are small. My favourite brands are unrecognized as “brands”. The less brand-ier the better.​ when given the choice what brands do you prefer to support? #buylocal #buycanadian #supportartists

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The Power of the Right Playlist for the Right Moment In order to cope with all of the difficulties I’ve encountered in the past, as well as recovery from difficulties I’m still trying to overcome, music has been one of the most important tools I have…

In order to cope with all of the difficulties I’ve encountered in the past, as well as recovery from difficulties I’m still trying to overcome, music has been one of the most important tools I have accumulated to assist me. #playlists #mentalhealth #music
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Congrats on your 1st news article. Well written. Much went over my head, but it was still interesting.
1 flight I’ll never forget was 1997 going back to Canada fr Paris & we had the privilege of flying over a thunderstorm. Such a gorgeous sight! Can’t imagine having the view enhanced as u mentioned.

Lighten Up: Volume 3 I’m back with Volume 3 of my Lighten Up Series, where just for a moment, I pretend like there aren’t scads of stories I’m working on about serious topics, and I respond to a frivolous question nobo…

Here’s Volume 3 of my Lighten Up Series, where I respond to a frivolous question nobody asked me… which 5 creature comforts would I want with me on my deserted island?
#desertedisland #cats #cozybed #FreshDrinks #FreshFood #Visitsfromfriends #jacuzzitub

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The Beginning of Financial Abuse Write about a time when you didn’t take action but wish you had. What would you do differently? This is a story about a time when I didn’t take action to protect myself and I wish I had. I ha…

The beginnings of financial abuse started here…
#domesticviolence #financialabuse #blog
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The Risk of Writing About My Experiences with Domestic Violence I risked writing about my experience with domestic violence and I don’t regret it

Find out about the risk writing about my domestic violence has been and if I feel like it was worth it.

#domosticviolence #coercivecontrol #abuse #dv

I’d love to hear your thoughts on the subject or about risks you’ve taken in the comments section❤️

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Female Celebrity Idols: We Call Them Heroes Then Turn On Them Discussion about how society tends to turn on female celebrities if they’re with problematic men, if they leave problematic men, or if they call out problematic behaviour

Why do we build up female celebrities just to knock them down? #celebrities #abuse #hate #misinformation #feminism #buildupwomen #befair
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One Acrylic, One Acrylic Ink & One Oil Three very different paintings explored and explained

Three unique pieces of my art with details about their back stories, as well as technique & materials used. I’d love to hear your thoughts on any or all of the three❤️
#acrylicpainting #acrylicink #oilpainting #albertaartisf #kinbarracloughart

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Thoughts About Vulnerable Positions, Staying Safe, & Helping Others Find Safety Post about personal safety and helping others remain safe when in vulnerable situations, such as walking alone in an empty parking lot full of vehicles. This post has something that applies to virt…

Post about personal safety and helping others remain safe when in vulnerable situations, such as walking alone in an empty parking garage full of vehicles.
Please share tips & thoughts❤️
#streetharrassment #harrassment #personalsafety #helpothers #safety

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Animal Art Portfolio of Kimberley Barraclough In general I enjoy painting all sorts of creatures, even some I’ve invented, like my Strange Birds and, the Owl-O-Pus. I love cute little birds,​ bunnies I can dress up in finery, and all sorts of …

Introducing my Animal Art Portfolio. Check out the gallery as it is now and check back in the future for new additions and updates. I’d love to hear in the comments, let me know what you think😊❤️
#animalart #birdart #artportfolio #gallery #bunnyart #drawing

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You Don’t Owe Anyone an Explanation About Your Treatment Choices For Anxiety & Depression Here are 7 key things I want you to remember if someone corners you into a conversation/lecture about mental health and begins asking about treatment choices you’ve made with the guidance of a medi…

Have you ever felt forced to share information about the treatment methods you’ve chosen for your mental health? You don’t owe anyone an explanation. Treatment is between you & your Doctor.

#mentalillness #anxiety #depression #mentalhealth #blog #artist

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Watercolour Portfolio of Kimberley Barraclough I love the serendipitous nature of working with watercolours, I think that’s my favourite part of working with them

I love the alchemy of working watercolours into magical little worlds, characters, nature, and shapes… I’d love for you to tour through some of my watercolours with me😊

#art #watercolour #painting #trees #birds #flowers #abstract #artportfolio #creativity

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3 Things To Do When You’re Feeling Down and Depressed It’s difficult to pull out of a slump when you’re feeling particularly down and depressed. Here’s a list of 3 things you can try right away

3 things to do when you’re feeling depressed or down…

#depression #mentalillness #mentalhealth

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Abuse tactic, DARVO Explained- Deny, Attack, Reverse, Victim, Offender When the abuser adds in verbal attacks, threats of or actual physical violence, and other modicums of coercive control, DARVO is usually one of their frontline weapons to use against their victim.

DARVO is an acronym for Deny, Attack, Reverse, Victim, Offender. In this blog I demonstrate through an example conversation how it’s used on victims by abusers.
I’d love to hear your comments below❤️
#DARVO #coercivecontrol #domesticviolence #abuse #blog
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Lighten Up  Vol 2:  Five Albums For My Deserted Island The 5 albums I’d want with me if I was stranded on a deserted island

I’m back with Volume 2 of my Lighten Up Series, where just for a moment, I pretend like there aren’t scads of stories I’m working on about super-serious topics, and I respond to a frivolous question nobody asked me…
#music #albums #favouritemusic
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This is deeply disturbing. Why is removing books a priority rather than adding them?

Portfolio Collection of tree ladies I’ve created using many different media for more than a decade

I’m beginning to put all my tree ladies into one forest. There’s many more to come but this is a good start for now. Be sure to check back now and then to see if anything new has grown🌳

#art #trees #artseries #artportfolio

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The Myth of the Perfect Victim If we focused on believing victims and fostering a system of respect and empathy towards them we would encourage more victims to feel safe enough to leave an abusive situation, report sexual abuse …

If we focused on believing victims and fostering a system of respect and empathy towards them we would encourage more victims to feel safe enough to leave an abusive situation, report sexual abuse and domestic violence…
#domesticviolence #rape #blog #blogger

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A Trip Through Memories of My Mother My mother died 11 years ago today, March 27, 2025 and I miss her desperately still. The ache has softened over time but it never truly goes away.

My mom died 11 years ago today, March 27, 2025 & I miss her desperately still. The ache has softened over time but it never truly goes away. #blog #memories #mom #mother #nostalgia #grief #loss #love #family #imissyou #oldphotos #oldpics

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Squeezing The Life Out Of Me: My Domestic Abuse Victim Risk Assessment Story I step forward and reach my arms up round his neck to give him a hug. At first his embrace is gentle but it begins to grow firmer. I find this comforting and pleasant at first but he begins to sque…

He begins to squeeze me tighter, and tighter, until I can’t speak to tell him to stop, soon I can’t breathe. The last thing I remember is staring into his eyes with panic as he smiles back at me…

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#domesticviolence
#DV
#Coercivecontrol
#blog
#DVblog
#Abuse

Lighten Up Volume 1: I’m Stranded On A Deserted Island; What 3 Art Supplies Can I Not Live Without 3 Art supplies I couldn’t live without if I was stranded on a deserted island plus 1 bonus item. Part of new, ongoing, Lighten Up, series

Volume 1 in a new series I’m starting called, Lighten Up. Today’s topic is; what 3 art supplies could I not live without if I were stranded on a deserted island?
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#artblog #artsupplies #desertedisland #humour #lighthearted #writing #blog #writer #funnyblog