I walk on glass every day Moving through the shards of my daughter’s emotional maelstrom SMASH – another broken dream CRACK – another tear in her self belief Spiky confidences and accusations. Blame. Anger. Frustration. We cling to a sinking … Continue reading →
Category: young people
Digging deep
Deeply despairing. Utterly desperate. Reaching for normality; stretching, stretching – missing it. Again. Clinging to each other, battered in the storm, Grasping the gossamer threads of hope Blowing about in the maelstrom. How are you? Fine, fine – you? Smiling through the … Continue reading →
Longing and a wish
There is a deep longing when you have a child with additional support needs. It seems to go with the territory. A longing for a more ‘normal’ life, a child who is happier, more settled, achieving, healthy, accepted. A magic … Continue reading →
Are we inspiring all learners?
Last week was Dyslexia Awareness Week. In the main I think awareness weeks are a good idea, especially now we have social media as anyone can pitch in with comments, ideas, stories and have a voice. I really didn’t know … Continue reading →