by Lisa McAdams | Dec 13, 2016 | No longer in use
Christmas holidays are a time most people associate with happiness, gift giving and family. For many the thought of the holidays brings up happy memories and feelings of joy. December is filled with shopping and Christmas celebrations. This is the time of year...
by Lisa McAdams | May 11, 2016 | No longer in use
One in two women being subjected to domestic violence is told the is no refuge available in New South Wales (NSW) I find this really hard to accept on an emotional and practical level. Emotionally I know the strength it took to make the call to 1800 RESPECT it was...
by Lisa McAdams | Aug 17, 2015 | No longer in use
I am writing a book to explain what domestic violence is for those who want to understand abuse. As I started writing, I had to stop to write this blog because I was reminded of just how isolating and confusing abuse is. I remembered a time when I didn’t understand...
by Lisa McAdams | Jun 19, 2015 | No longer in use
This week a friend whom I like and respect said to me ‘I am trying to be gentle and forgive myself’. Now what awful crime do you think she committed that would require her to be gentle and forgive herself? Well let me tell you, and sadly, I honestly don’t know how...
by Lisa McAdams | Jun 9, 2015 | No longer in use
Are you tired of being told you need to be positive all the time, no matter what is going on in your life? I even have a word for people who are positive all the time and simply refuse to feel a negative feeling – those of you who follow my writing will have heard it...
by Lisa McAdams | Mar 23, 2015 | No longer in use
I am somebody who has always believed in the interconnectedness of all things. I believe that if you look, you will see the connections. Sometimes this interconnectedness can help us make the best decisions about who to work with – whether you’re looking...