Living through any trauma is difficult, no matter your age. Living through child abuse has tremendous challenges. It is not just about surviving; it is about surviving well, about being a survivor. What is the difference? One is living as a victim of the abuse, while the other, a survivor. The Victim A victim… Continue reading 12 Positive Intentions to become a Survivor
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Forget failure, what if you succeed?
As I mentor, I hear time and time again how the fear of failure is holding people back, preventing success. It is the main reason for being hesitant about trying new things, giving it 100% on tasks, or taking a risk or calculated chances in business. But why? Our reputation is built on whether or… Continue reading Forget failure, what if you succeed?
Break the Silence of Child Abuse
The Statistics Children who are abused grow up to be adults who have been abused, and the numbers are disturbing: In the UK alone over 57,000 children have been identified as needing protection from abuse, and for each of these children, another 8 are suffering from abuse as we speak (National Society for the Prevention… Continue reading Break the Silence of Child Abuse
5 signs of Child Abuse every teacher should know
What is Child Abuse? There are so many different definitions, yet it is so important to get this right. Someone can be abused physically, mentally, or sexually. Being told you are stupid repeatedly is just as abusive as being beaten, as is being neglected. Neither is better than the other, certainly. Each is detrimental to… Continue reading 5 signs of Child Abuse every teacher should know
Why I selfishly help others
My whole working life has been spent helping others, and I LOVE it! (Obviously, duh!) But I must admit, helping others has helped me in so many different ways, that I can hardly say I am selfless in the help I offer. I am down right selfish! At least my selfish acts contribute… Continue reading Why I selfishly help others