Racism can cause Trauma When I was in secondary school (aged 12 and up) in England I was racially abused. For me, it was easier to count the days when I wasn’t targeted, than the days when I was. I went through life in stages. I hated myself, I hated my colour, wanting at times …
Rescue or Racism? “The road to Hell is paved with good intentions.” True words indeed. The term “white saviour complex” generally refers to wealthy, middle class white people feeling they need to “rescue” the “poor, needy” people (generally BAME individuals) in other countries. It often starts with the best of intentions, but the mindset that …
Modern Slavery in Wales When we start to look into the statistics regarding modern slavery and forced labour today, the results are disturbing. For example – the Modern Slavery Helpline received a 68% increase in calls and submissions in the year ending December 2018, compared with the previous year there were 5,144 modern slavery offences …
Domestic Violence – Why She Won’t Just Leave When raising the ugly subject of domestic abuse, responses are varied. I have stood in supermarkets fundraising for domestic abuse charities, participated in awareness campaigns, and attended school fairs, support worker forums, conferences and meetings. While there are always individuals who react with sympathy and horror …