Over the years I have started to realize how important communication is, and how it can change your life. Growing up in England we were never really huge communicators and by that I mean that we never really vocalized our feelings or thoughts.

We used to laugh when he heard people from America being in therapy. But I realized that, that was because we didn't want to face our own problems and issues and we wanted to sweep them under the carpet and hope that they went away. I know some of you reading this will know this feeling and will probably shut this blog down because it's all too close to home. But that's ok because you will deal with it when you are ready.

I have now embraced the communication and needing a third party sometimes to help you see the problems. I have been in therapy and it was great... My friend said to me once, isn't therapy fabulous, a whole hour talking about yourself! I had to laugh but she's right!

But communication comes in many ways, it comes through modern technology mostly such as text messages, emails, online blogs, facebook, Twitter etc etc. We are getting good at communicating and networking but what has happened to good old fashioned face to face conversations or picking up the phone to chat.

I know many of my friends will laugh here as they know I hardly ever pick up the phone but that's just the crazy life I have. The reason why I say this is because I was chatting with a close friend of mine over instant messenger and something was taken out of context and both of us got upset over nothing... If we'd have picked up the phone, which we did in the end, it wouldn't have gotten to that stage. When I look back it's funny because we stopped communicating and then one of us gave in and called the other.

It's important to communicate when you are not communicating!

Things that are said via text, instant chat, email can all be taken wrong and sometimes you just have to talk.

However there are times I love to write as you know and I have written many many letters full of emotion and laughter in my time and I love that. So providing you know when it's appropriate to use technology then go for it but remember that you have to sometimes hear their voice to really know what they are trying to say.

Communication is key and it's a crutial part of our growth and healing from many things in life. So don't feel embarrased just know that we all have to do it and that you will gain respect when you voice your feelings from another person and you are ensuring that you are heard. It's empowering and will help you on your journey through life.

Much love and have a great weekend!!!

Lisa xx