“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never harm me” It’s the old chant that I am sure we all sang as a child. It simply implies that you can physically hurt me but your words and insults will be ignored. It all sounds good in theory but in reality is it... Continue Reading →
Blind
“I am seen as a well-educated, independent, smart, strong woman, so the ‘you’re not the typical victim though’ is a frequent challenge from those who are not well versed in domestic violence dynamics…” – A domestic violence survivor Have you ever blindly followed someone? You may not have even realised it. You may have just... Continue Reading →
Arrows
“An arrow can only be shot by pulling it backward. So when life is dragging you back with difficulties, it means that it's going to launch you into something great. So just focus, and keep aiming.” – Unknown I know it is cliché to start a blog post with a quote… But at some stage someone will say something, or you... Continue Reading →