Baby Steps

There are 3 children here at the shelter all of them adorable ❤.  I have been witness to progress important milestones in their development, the eldest started to use a potty and the second eldest has started to take steps independently 😊.

Witnessing individuals progress and develop indepedence is something I both enjoy and find rewarding,  I suppose this may be why I chose teaching and training as a career, but giving people practical skills is one thing, helping them to grow self confidence especially after traumatic or unpleasant episodes in their life is another.

The shelter offers a hand up, not a hand out.  Self reflection is promoted, taking full responsibility for themselves and their children is encouraged, and by talking and sharing their experiences, thoughts and feelings they are helped to self heal and move forward.

The staff are committed to the ladies and work tirelessly to ensure that have the courage, skills and knowledge to go out into the world and face the challenges life may throw at them.  But they also offer a lifeline incase of troubles, all survivors are told that the door is not shut, they should stay intouch, return for advice and support if needed and put intouch with local networks of women with whom they can join and work together to improve their own, children’s and other women’s prospects and lives.

Oh and the biscuits were a great success 😊.