Welcome back to The House That Trauma Built. If "The Thing" was about the moment I internalized the blame—deciding that I was the problem—then "Spoilt" is the story of where that belief was cemented. It is the story of the external rejection that confirmed my worst internal fears. I called this...
Welcome to The House That Trauma Built. If you are reading this, you are stepping across the threshold of a very personal architecture—a structure built from memories, pain, and ultimately, survival. Li Jean-Luc Harris · The Thing Alternative Link to the track I chose to open the album with "The...
If you look strictly at my output for 2025, you might say I failed. I published only one blog post. I attended zero events. My referral traffic—usually a sign of active networking—dropped by 98%. But failures are rarely just "failures." Often, they are just trade-offs. I want to share my 2025...
Introduction Everyone makes mistakes growing up, right? It's a part of life, a part of figuring out who you are and what's right and wrong. But sometimes those mistakes leave a mark, a lingering "what if" that pops up when you least expect it. This post isn't about dwelling on the past, it's about...
Sharing my story hasn't always been easy. It's a deeply personal act, a form of therapy that isn't for everyone. I often hear the question, "Why do you share your story?" It's a valid question, and the answer is simple: for me, sharing is a release. It's a way to set free the experiences,...
Company Website Statistics lookedafterchild.com: We've seen some incredible growth over the past year in our efforts to provide resources and support for looked after children. Here's a breakdown of some key statistics: Website Traffic Explodes: Our website traffic has skyrocketed! We've seen a...
My father had told me its time to go, he dropped us at school and said we could never go back. I didn’t realise that when you had a child. You could just give up like that. But now you can’t backtrack. You was never in my life, but when you was my life ended up broken the day you gave up, I felt...
i wanted to let everyone know that after a very hectic, and eye opening year I'm officially walking away from Looked After Child Limited for the year. i wanted to use this message to thank everyone who has interacted with the website. we've hit a massive amount of milestones this year and I'm so...
Introduction Social work is a profession that aims to improve the well-being and quality of life for individuals, families, and communities. caseworker play a crucial role in society by addressing social issues, advocating for social justice, and providing support and resources to those in need....
Looked After Children, a term used in the United Kingdom to describe children who are in the care of local authorities, are indeed entitled to Pupil Premium. This is a form of funding provided by the UK government with the primary aim of raising the educational attainment of disadvantaged pupils...
In the United Kingdom, the status of being a ‘looked after child’ or a child in care typically ceases when one reaches the age of 18. However, it’s important to note that this transition is not abrupt and is often accompanied by a period of preparation and support to ensure the young person’s...
Social services, as a part of their comprehensive assessment process, may indeed engage in conversations with your neighbours. This is not an invasion of privacy, but rather a standard procedure aimed at gathering as much relevant information as possible to ensure the welfare and safety of...
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