Voices of PATCH
There are many professionals, friends, family members and beyond who walk beside us, who see the damage done and want their own voice, who can empathise, and understand the anger and frustration we feel. There are also those with contrasting views, and they also need to be heard. The more talking, the more listening, the more thinking the more likely change will occur.
Jenny & Rosie – Festive Koala 5
This is hard to write. As I reflect on the complexities of my relationship with Rosie, one episode still stands out in my memory, burned in with shame and humiliation. Christmas 2021. As Covid just started to loosen its grip on our lives…..read more Festive koala
Read MoreGuide to Allegations
This collection offers perspectives from parents on allegations made by their children, who have endured trauma and adversity, leaving a lasting impact on their lives. Sadly, parents caring for children with trauma symptoms often encounter extremely challenging behaviours, which can deeply affect family dynamics. These views reflect the shared experiences [...]
Read MoreJenny & Rosie – Scary 5
“Do you want me to break your knuckles?” It’s not a question I’m often asked. Had I bumped into one of the Krays? Switched on Peaky Blinders? No. This is what Rosie said to me the other day in response to my request (for the third time) that she clear [...]
Read MoreJenny & Rosie – Who is Safeguarding who? 4
Another new school, another panicky call from a teacher in the second week. Rosie has been indiscriminately (and forcefully) kissing other kids apparently and all their safeguarding alarm bells are ringing….,read more..
Read MoreJenny & Rosie – When your Hand is not your Hand 3
Answer: when it’s attached to your terrified daughter. Why is she so scared, walking through the car park into Waitrose? Because before she came to us, aged four, she had moments of wandering around the streets on her own. Read more……. When your hand is not your hand
Read MoreJenny & Rosie – Roadhog 2
What would Lewis Hamilton do, I sometimes think, on the 25-minute drive to school. Would he, entirely used to gripping the steering wheel and blocking out any distractions….read more Road Hog
Read MoreJenny & Rosie – Traumarama 1
This is a blog about being mum to 11 year-old Rosie; half tiger, half lawyer, adopted by us when she was 4. Only the names and disguising details are made up. Bad jokes and gut-wrenching sense of guilt all my own….Read more Traumarama
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