Blog Base - Angel Army

Attachment Styles and Friendship

5 min read

09/04/2026 06:00 AM

Part 3 of 10 in the new series "Friendship in a throwaway culture". This post examines why friendship can feel effortless for some people and emotionally complex for others, especially when attachment patterns are activated. Using a real-life reconnection as a reflective lens, Angel Army describes how past habits-overthinking, withdrawing, or fearing rejection-can shift when friends understand their own relational tendencies. The article invites readers to consider what “secure friendship” looks like in practice: mutual steadiness, honest conversations, and a shared commitment to repair rather than blame.

Whatever Happened to Friendship?

7 min read

08/28/2026 06:00 AM

Part 2 of 10 of the new series "Friendship in a throwaway culture". This post explores the quiet erosion of friendship in adulthood and the surprising ways it can return. After regularly crossing paths with an old friend at the gym, the author experiences renewed connection through consistent, ordinary contact-highlighting the role of proximity, routine, and intentional effort. The piece challenges the normalisation of ghosting and disposability, arguing that many friendships don’t need replacing; they need attention and follow-through.

Why Friendship Matters More Than We Think

10 min read

08/21/2026 06:02 AM

Part 1 of 10 in the new series "Friendship in a throwaway culture". This blog post considers the underestimated role of friendship in emotional health, using a personal story of renewed connection with an old friend. It describes how adult friendships often fade not through conflict, but through the gradual pressures of careers, family responsibilities, and constant busyness. The author argues that friendship provides a rare kind of mutual choosing-support without obligation-and offers grounding through shared context and lived history. Referencing research-informed ideas about belonging, the post encourages readers to prioritise simple, repeatable acts of connection that strengthen wellbeing over time.

Friendship in a Throwaway Culture

4 min read

08/21/2026 06:00 AM

An introduction to the new series "Friendship in a throwaway culture". In “Reclaiming Connection in an Age of Disposability”, Angel Army reflects on how modern life trains us to replace what becomes inconvenient-possessions, roles, and increasingly, relationships. The post explores how a disposable mindset can seep into friendship, making it easier to retreat when connection requires patience, repair, or sustained care. It invites readers to reclaim friendship as a practice of presence and commitment, emphasising values like kindness, accountability, and the slow work of rebuilding trust.

How to plan an autism-friendly holiday that suits your needs

12 min read

07/23/2026 02:54 PM

A practical guide to planning an autism-friendly holiday prioritising safety, regulation, and enjoyment. It covers identifying your needs before booking, understanding sensory tolerance, and various other strategies to aid in regulation and enjoyment

Top 15 Steps to Prepare for an ADHD assessment, a Neurodivergent Friendly Checklist

26 min read

07/16/2026 02:54 PM

A neurodivergent-friendly, low overwhelm 15 step checklist to help you gather evidence, request accommodations, and feel supported for your ADHD assessment.