It’s guest blog time, and today’s guest blogger is a lady who most definitely was instrumental in the path I took with my own spiritual journey. I don’t believe in coincidences, and the past that took me to Sam was not a pleasant one. I reached out to her begging for help for my daughter…
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An act of kindness in hounor of Matt Gee – #BeMoreMatt
A message from Matt’s mum: On Wednesday, 23rd October, it will be 6 months since Matt took his own life. To honor him, I would like everyone who loved him to do an act of kindness in his name. I spoke in his eulogy about being #BeMoreMatt he showed such care and compassion towards everyone…
Guest blog: “Feeling responsible for men’s feelings started early for me”
I would like you all to welcome our first guest blogger. She is a very good friend of mine, and I have had to lean on her many times. She is one of the few people who knows the real me and accepts me for who I am. We met through work but very quickly…
Guest blog season – Do you have a story to tell…..
It’s Guest blog season, so I think now is a good time to explain why I do it and how you can be involved. Most of the things I create in life result from watching or witnessing something that I don’t like or think I can do better. My blogs and subsequent guest blogs are…
My best friend’s daughter …. Tell your family that is not blood how much you love them today…
Family isn’t always blood. It’s the people in your life who want you in theirs. The ones who accept you for who you are. The ones who would do anything to see you smile and who love you no matter what.” ― Maya Angelou When I was growing up, I had an Auntie named Sue. She…
“Miss…when the door open’s, I’m gonna splash that yute.”
“Miss…when the door open’s, I’m gonna splash that yute.” As he says this line, I can hear and feel my heartbeat in my ears, and I am hot—so hot. I open my mouth to answer, but nothing comes out. My mouth and throat are so dry, and now I can feel it. I’m sweating, and…
Out of the Shadows Birthday – CALL TO ACTION! WE NEED YOU
Out of the Shadows turns 7 this year! Can you believe it? We have achieved so much along the way, from training thousands of professionals to being part of the BBC documentary “Hidden Girls.” But seven years is a long time, and it’s time for change. We are talking about a new website, new training,…
#Bemorematt – Watching a mum say goodbye
“Addiction is not a choice that anybody makes; it’s not a moral failure. What it actually is: it’s a response to human suffering.” Mate Gabour I went to a funeral on Friday of a 32-year-old man. I avoid funerals at all costs, but there are times when you can’t stick your head in the sand,…
Uncovering Hidden Memories of Harmful Sexual Behaviour.
I had fantastic training with The AIM project this week, with the very epic Karen Martin. You can read more about The AIM Project and what they do here, but as an overview, The Aim Projectlooks at models, frameworks, and practice guidance for children and young people impacted by harmful sexual behavior (HSB). Aim stands…
Out of the Shadows 