Biography

Gráinne Quick Humphrys was featured in the RTE two-part documentary ‘Behind the Walls’ by the late acclaimed investigative journalist Mary Raftery. In part two of the documentary she told the story of her son’s father’s 5 year incarceration in a maximum security forensic psychiatric unit in Cork city, Ireland. She has also campaigned for more humane responses to emotional distress.

Gráinne is a writer and singer songwriter. She has 1 daughter and 1 son. She lives in West Cork, Ireland. She has a degree in Theatre from Dartington College of Arts. She is interested in literary fiction and non fiction, poetry, music, dance, art, film, fashion, vintage dresses, photography, philosophy, family systems therapy, alternative health, yoga, traditional Chinese medicine, travel, comedy, home décor, cooking, spirituality, nature, the supernatural and Jungian psychology.

Gráinne is a survivor of extreme states.

Friday, May 31, 2019

Corset or Straitjacket? ~ What's your prison?

How is society controlling you?

Many of us can feel controlled and limited by the various different forces in our lives; by our circumstances, by our roles, our partners, our families, our friends. Often these forces come from within too when we dig deep. I am controlled by others expectations of me (to be the good girl, the kind girl, the available girl, the sweet carer, the thoughtful friend, the understanding woman) and this has kept me in a psychological straitjacket most of my adult life. It has been a monumental battle since I emerged from my mother's womb to be myself. Many things have compromised me along the way, but mostly my relationships.

This video on the struggles of the Life Path 11 has helped me a lot. It is important to find your true life's calling and self-expression; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z12hTOJOwio









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