Dupe's Blog

Five years ago, I made one small decision that changed everything. I thought I was taking a simple 21-day break from alcohol. No rock bottom, no drama, no “I’ll never drink again. ”Just “Let me stop for a bit and see how I feel”. At the time, I was in a senior corporate role, doing what many high-achieving women in their 30s and 40s do so well, holding it all together, performing at a high level, and quietly running on fumes. On paper? I was doing well. Inside? I was stuck. I

When life feels full, noisy, or a little too fast, you don’t always need a total overhaul. Sometimes, what you really need is to return to the basics that bring you back home to yourself. One of those? Water. You’ve heard it before but stay with me, this isn’t about drinking more water for your skin or your steps. It's about hydration as a metaphor for reconnection. After seasons of pouring yourself into work, family, or everyone else’s needs, this is your reminder: You can’t

I’ll admit something: I did enjoy Love is Blind UK this year. And, I nearly jumped out of my seat when one of the contestants started...

Blink — and September is already here. Seriously, how is it September 2025 already? This time of year always has a certain energy about...