Monthly Archives: April 2011

2011 Year of Illumination

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Helen O'Carroll

I am amazed at how accurate this is for my life and those around me right now.  It endorses the building I’m doing and my focus on being grounded, rather than being hounded, and my wish to step out into … Continue reading →

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Books to help with the healing

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Helen O'Carroll

JD commented on the blog today because she’d discovered a book that really spoke to her experience.  Its called Truth Heals by Deborah King.  I thought this warranted a new post, as there are definitely books that have helped me … Continue reading →

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“…anything or anyone that does not bring you alive is too small for you”

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Helen O'Carroll

This heading is from a poem by David Whyte, Sweet Darkness.  This poem has on many occasions provided me with the courage to continue and to believe in my actions.  To me it speaks of the hard times as being … Continue reading →

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Beautiful by Carole King

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Helen O'Carroll

When the abuse began six years ago, my brother told me to sing this song to myself. “You’ve got to get up every morning with a smile on your face And show the world all the love in your heart … Continue reading →

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Why are we here?

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Helen O'Carroll

My name is Helen and I have started this blog to get discussion going around how to deal with the trauma that comes from being entrapped, treated unfairly, bullied, marginalised in ways that are often invisible.  Seeking positive comments and … Continue reading →

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