“But you don’t look like them!” Why I came out to my world as a Refugee.As the 2023 Refugee Week draws to an end, I reflect on my refugee journey. I grew up in a home where we didn’t speak about being refugees…Jun 26, 20232Jun 26, 20232
Children’s Mental Health during Covid-19Children in NSW are returning to school after a year of intermittent lockdowns and home schooling. The Australian living environment, like…Feb 6, 2022Feb 6, 2022
Losing my Dad to Covid-19It was a lovely day. The kids, hubby and I went hiking in the National Park. We discovered a beach and all had a refreshing swim. We came…May 14, 2021May 14, 2021
Red Flags You Shouldn’t IgnoreSince being active in the survivor realm I have spoken to hundreds of brave survivors who fearlessly shared their stories with others…Mar 8, 2021Mar 8, 2021
Staying safe over ChristmasThe festive season can be a time of joy and togetherness. However if you are a victim/survivor of abuse it can also be a time of great…Dec 22, 2020Dec 22, 2020
Why Abuse Hurts Us MoreAs a survivor of abuse I am privileged to be alive and well today. I have been successful in my career, am in a loving committed…Dec 17, 2020Dec 17, 2020
PTSD and Domestic ViolenceTrauma is difficult to understand if you have no direct experience of it. Many survivors of domestic violence suffer from trauma, most…Nov 11, 2020Nov 11, 2020
Why do Victims Relapse?Whether you’ve first hand experience or not, you are most likely familiar with the cycle of addiction. Whatever poison the addict chooses…Sep 3, 2020Sep 3, 2020
The Abuse We Need to Speak ofIf there is one thing that this pandemic has taught us is that we are all connected. What happens to one of us, ultimately impacts us all…Aug 12, 20201Aug 12, 20201
Why I Am Sorry.Today marks the end of Reconciliation Week. A week dedicated to appreciating the need to reconcile with the original bearers of the…Jun 2, 20201Jun 2, 20201