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The Discomfort in the Cycles of Death and Rebirth
In the journey of healing, accepting endings is often the first step towards finding the light of rebirth. Alice Perle Do you ever feel heavy, exhausted, or stuck? Is it as if some part of your life is in crisis or no longer fits? In my eclectic path of healing, I have read a little about the cycles of death and rebirth. Have you? Jennifer Bren, an intuitive healer, wrote: ‘Have you ever noticed that the darkest times in your life are often followed by a sense of renewal or growth? In Shamanic terms, cycles of death and rebirth refer to periods when part of us—be it a belief, a…
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Taking Action to Combat Child Sexual Abuse
Continuing my insights from the National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse webinar, this part 2 of two parts, focuses on the actionable steps outlined by Professor Andrea de Silva, Janise Mitchell, and Cathy Kezelman to address the issues raised by the National Child Sexual Abuse Attitudes Study. Mobilising the Community Professor de Silva stressed the importance of using the robust data from the study to propel actionable change. To effectively address child sexual abuse, there needs to be a coordinated effort across various sectors of the community, including government, education, and social services. Key Points: Enhancing Public Discourse and Education Janise Mitchell highlighted the necessity of maintaining public…
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Breaking the Silence around Sibling Sexual Abuse Podcast
When we share our stories, we are reminded of the humanity in each other. And when we take the time to understand each other’s stories, we become more forgiving, more empathetic and more inclusive. Michelle Obama I greatly respect Bruce and Denise Morcombe, founders of The Daniel Morcombe Foundation. If you don’t know their story, what happened to their young son and the investigations in the ensuing years, was something you might wish to read about via their website. The Morcombes live and deliver their Keeping Kids Safe programs out of a hinterland town just 40 minutes down the highway from where I live. That’s where I went to record…
