I’m often told I’m a ‘nice’ person. In fact, lots of people call me Lovely Lisa. I think I’m called that because I go out of my way to make people feel comfortable around me and I also like to avoid unnecessary conflict. I’m not sure why I’ve turned out to be ‘nice’. Maybe it’s a product of my upbringing; I was always taught to treat people gently and with respect. Empathy is a strong emotion for … [Read more...]
Could you imagine?
Could you imagine being born in a land that refuses to accept your legitimacy? Your own children refused birth certificates, their very existence denied?Could you imagine being told you must always stay inside your home? That you may no longer visit your relatives in the neighbouring village, let alone send your children to school, the threat of beatings and rape should you dare step out?Could you … [Read more...]