AlexandraR“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…8 min read·Jun 26, 2023--2--2
AlexandraRChildren’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…4 min read·Feb 6, 2022----
AlexandraRLosing 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…5 min read·May 14, 2021----
AlexandraRRed 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…8 min read·Mar 8, 2021----
AlexandraRStaying 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…3 min read·Dec 22, 2020----
AlexandraRWhy 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…5 min read·Dec 17, 2020----
AlexandraRPTSD and Domestic ViolenceTrauma is difficult to understand if you have no direct experience of it. Many survivors of domestic violence suffer from trauma, most…7 min read·Nov 11, 2020----
AlexandraRWhy 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…7 min read·Sep 3, 2020----
AlexandraRThe 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…6 min read·Aug 12, 2020--1--1
AlexandraRWhy 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…7 min read·Jun 2, 2020--1--1