by Little Ro | Sat,May,2020 | Emotions, Healing, Little Ro, Poetry, Spoken Word
This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness Some momentary awareness comes As an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows, Who violently sweep your house empty of...
by admin | Thu,Nov,2025 | #CSAM, Child Sex Abuse, Community Healing, Emotions, Healing, Mental Health, Trauma
I. The Price of Witnessing Grief We’ve all seen it — raw, on-screen interviews with survivors of catastrophic events. Moments of unbearable pain turned into public spectacle. What should be dignified reporting often becomes a consumable commodity. This defines the...
by admin | Thu,Nov,2025 | #CSAM, CSA, Education, Trauma
Why our laws must move beyond allegiance and start defending the vulnerable instead of the powerful. The recent scandals surrounding figures of immense privilege and influence have revealed a painful truth: our system of protection for young women is broken. When the...
by admin | Fri,Dec,2024 | Emotions, Healing, Poetry, Spoken Word
Love What does it look like again?I’ve forgotten And That just breaks a heart againThat heart’s mine not forgotten It just needs a little attention Not forgotten Love it looks like this…It’s self care not the kind That’s just sleep Or feeding yourself But the...
by admin | Wed,Dec,2024 | Child Sex Abuse, Community Healing
In England and Wales, one in four girls and one in six boys are sexually abused. If you think that figure is frightening, those of us who work and research in the field feel it’s even higher, judging by the number of people who come forward to us and organisations...
by admin | Wed,Nov,2024 | Child Sex Abuse
The recent resignation of Justin Welby as Archbishop of Canterbury, amidst allegations that he failed to act against a former priest accused of child abuse, has rightly sparked public outrage. The sense of betrayal is palpable as we witness yet another institutional...
by admin | Wed,Oct,2024 | Black Women, Community Healing, Emotions, Trauma
Dear Jo Today, as I celebrate 14 years of freedom, courage, resilience, and new beginnings, I find myself thinking of you. Coincidentally, while lost and walking, I ended up at the hostel you found for me to stay 14 years ago. You know I don’t believe in coincidences....
by admin | Wed,Sep,2024 | #CSAM, Child Sex Abuse, Trauma Informed
Every year, millions of children are exploited. Yet, the language we use often fails to reflect the seriousness of these crimes. Recently, high-profile cases, like that of Huw Edwards, have exposed a critical issue: how we describe child abuse and exploitation. The...
by admin | Fri,Sep,2024 | Black Trauma, Black Women, Community Healing, Emotions, Little Ro, Mental Health, Trauma Support
In recent weeks, we have witnessed an overwhelming series of tragedies impacting Black women. From the horrific murder of Takayo Nembhard at Notting Hill Carnival to the brutal killings of Hillary Gardee and Zanele Hlatshwayoin South Africa, who were tragically fed to...
by admin | Wed,Jul,2024 | Poetry, Spoken Word
My election plea please feel free to shareElection’s eve draws nigh, and whilst you ponder tax,A darker truth emerges, stark and grim, a brutal fact:Sexual violence, childhood’s scars, they haunt our land,A plague upon our sisters, hearts and minds unmanned.The...
by admin | Tue,Oct,2023 | Healing, Little Ro, Poetry, Spoken Word, Trauma
We warmly invite you to join our vibrant community by sharing your valuable insights and contributing a guest post. Your unique perspective is a valuable addition to our platform. If you or someone you know is struggling with trauma, don’t hesitate to contact us to be...
