: About Me

As a graduate in the field of Behavioural Studies, I have an interest in human behaviour and in particular the field of crime and justice. My career has been diverse starting out in the 80's as a ticket sales operator for the performing arts and then later joining the Defence Force which I have been associated with for approximately 19 years. Apart from my career in the Defence Force, I have also been employed in various civilian positions such as administrative roles ranging from switchboard operator to personal assistant as well as workplace health and safety, hospitality positions, youth work and child protection.

As a child of divorced parents and as a single mother, not all of my life has been a fairy tale. It is for this reason that I am passionate about happiness, laughter and communication within the home. I have a fantastic relationship with my 17 year old son and have found that he is not only my child but one of my best friends.

At present, I'm soul searching, trying to see where I fit in this global world. I enjoy writing poems, board games, Sudoku puzzles and other game challenges which come my way.

My passion is ...

enjoying good food and wine with great friends

I know too much about ...

nothing!

My parents always told me ...

hate isn't a very nice word.

My childhood ambition ...

to leave home, gain a career and have a family.

My favorite memory ...

Spending time with my Grandmother and Aunt whilst growing up.

Why I write ...

I like to express myself

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Crime shows

My first job ...

working as a shop assistant at a take away shop

My best moment ...

graduating from university

My inspiration ...

my son and life in general

Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse Is it easier to walk away or stay with a partner who is violent?

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Partners who are violent are often very weak, they cry, they threaten and they use violence as a force of power which ensures their partner stays. Many a battled woman has heard the words "I'm sorry" or "I will never do it again" or "if you leave me I will kill myself". The words are deep, hurtfull and often true at the time of being spoken. Women want to believe the best in their partners, women are often the stronger sex and often they forget how strong they really are. Many people who have been beaten by their partner suffer low self esteem and feel it is better the devil they know then...

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