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Escaping persecution be that gender, race religion or war… has always be somewhere in my psyche. Growing up I knew about refugees because in school I shared classes with children whose parents had moved to England to seek refuge. I never really thought too deeply about what that meant, because everyone was safe and inContinue reading “Asylum… Refugee…recovering! Not lazy!!”

This question has made me reflect very much on my situation and choices as a woman. These four values are what I would consider the definition of a strong and safe community. This sounds so simple, so idealistic, yet really are these not the principles that all people deserve to live with ? I learntContinue reading “Honesty, Freedom, Safety and Equity…!”

It was Chrstmas and after the fun of presents food and family, there was something in the air, not hostility, just the feeling of suspense, like something was happening, the same as the furtive preparations, before celebratons, like birthdays, Easter and Chrismas. This was something different, I cannot really describe. I was nine years ofContinue reading “When my father left…”

This sounds as though it is a very basic goal, in fact one that is not really personal, but environmentally specific. Safety is not a singular goal, it relies on a collective sense of values and behaviours. However when I look at the attacks that I have experienced and attacks that I have either witnessedContinue reading “Safety …”

Tell us about a time when you felt out of place. I remember stood in the reception area of the court. My baby was just four years of age. Very poorly with a high temperature she screamed and cried. I stood in the reception area of the court in Birkenstocks skirt shirt my child wrappedContinue reading “The day they took my baby!”

Sometines I used to say that perhaps I had a touch of tourettes. I do nt want to make light of what is a very serious medical condition, however it is very clear that at various times so far in my life, swearing has been a form of expression that all too often becomes theContinue reading “Fuck…?”

It sounds an extreme answer, it is however true. In the midst of the lockdown, I was laid in bed lounging, I had done yoga and had the one hour walk ( as the only exit allowed ) The police van was parked at the corner of the street opposite the park. I had appliedContinue reading “Blogging saved my life …?”

How are you feeling right now? So having my house flooded and a long drying process I have been struck in England and all of the intimidation and attacks that go with that. This makes me very homesick, for the field the people my fantastic neighbours and everything about my adopted home in France…. TodayContinue reading “Homesick….”

What daily habit do you do that improves your quality of life? The most important meal of the day. Coffee, chat and breakfast. Or reading the news relaxing over a cuppa. This daily habit is very important for my wellbeing