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Welcome to my new Blog. I wish to write from my personal experience to encourage others. I came from a dysfunctional family, married a week after my 16th birthday, and by 18, I had two children, and found myself in two abusive marriages. I qualified as a person centred counsellor in 1996 and then in 2002 set up Transformation Powerhouse as a charity to work with victims and survivors of childhood sexual abuse. I know how difficult it can be to talk about things that effect us deeply. I also know the damage that can be done when we are not able to speak freely. My desire is to give relevant information that will be beneficial to readers, and to enable you to interact with me on these themes.

My Journey

Introduction: Coming from a very dysfunctional family, I did not have the stable foundation that would have  enabled me to make the right life choices.  My journey is one I would not wish on my worst enemy, but in the process I have learnt so much, and have acquired experiences that I am now able to use to help others. 

I firmly believe it was the path I had to walk so that I could become who I am today. We can all acquire knowledge from books, but nothing carries the effective capacity to stand with others in their times of need as those gained from going through something oneself. I have chosen to look at every experience as something to teach me what I needed or need to learn. This has enabled me to stop bitterness, anger, resentment or any negative thought from attaching itself to my unpleasant or painful experiences.

I now want to step out and use the insights I have gained by writing on various topics. I am not savvy on social media, and so starting this blog is a huge step for me to take. I would like this blog to be a platform that will empower people to break whatever taboo that prevents them from speaking.

Gee-Abiah Patchett

Kingdom Movement

Introduction: I believe our actions are more important than our words. We have a responsibility to demonstrate love and compassion to others, beyond our family and social networks. "You shall love your neighbour as yourself" Matthew 22:37-39 "Who is my neighbour" Luke 10, 29-37 "For every tree is known by its own fruit" Luke 6, 44

Introduction: I believe our actions are more important than our words. We have a responsibility to demonstrate love and compassion to others, beyond our family and social networks. 

“You shall love your neighbour as yourself” Matthew 22:37-39

“Who is my neighbour” Luke 10, 29-37

“For every tree is known by its own fruit” Luke 6, 44

What is Christianity?

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Sexual Abuse

Introduction: 1 in 4 children are sexually abused before they reach the age of 16. Some in the home, some are groomed and exploited, some trafficked and put into prostitution. Sexual abuse too often destroys the lives of its victims. Some people know this, but it is too painful an issue for them to deal with. Others feel useless and helpless to do anything.  Those that know the facts can only respond within their legal powers and do what they are paid to do, which is usually not enough and with too little resource.   

Consequences of sexual abuse.

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Words of Encouragement

Introduction: Life is full of ups and downs, but for many of us, life is filled with more of the downs. At these times it can often seem impossible to see the brighter side of our situation. Just as different seasons of the year brings their own joys or sadness, we also go through different seasons in our lives.

Nothing Lasts Forever

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