Nineteen years ago today at 4.15am I became a Mum for the
first time. I am amazed how well Wes
turned out, I am even more amazed we survived! Thankfully, I followed my own
beliefs on how to be a good mother with the help of some momentous Mum’s along
the way, showing me that fighting for your children should always be of
paramount importance in your life. I have Annie Williams to thank for that.
Wes has turned into a fine young gentleman with his own mind and a fantastic role model for his brother, who idolises him.
Wes has turned into a fine young gentleman with his own mind and a fantastic role model for his brother, who idolises him.
It has not been easy raising boys on my own. Like all
parents, you wonder whether you have made the right decisions, given them the
tools to survive in such a mean world. They have been brought up on socialist
principles and that can be a very lonely world in this day and age. Still, Wes
has formed his own opinions, his own thinking and is not afraid to stick his
head above the parapet and shout against injustice and lies. THAT’S MY BOY! The
young boy who loves his sport, loves his family and grabs life by the balls and
does it his way. I could not be prouder.
As someone once said to me, he is ready for life as an adult. I am
looking forward to our family meal this evening.
It's been a mixed bag of emotions this last week. Life as a
socialist is an uphill struggle and it has been since I was fifteen! Even Wes
came home from his politics class last week and said he was the only one with
his views – that means he is doing something right as questioning the ‘norm’ is
very important. It really winds me up when people moan about protests and other
people exercising their democratic rights. Sadly, with our politicians being so
consumed by Capitalism, protests and questioning are our only available
actions.
I do despair that people deride socialism when really it is
about looking after everyone in our society – I think that is very British
personally. If socialism brings us social housing, good schools, a good NHS,
infrastructure, decent jobs for our young people and a sense of community again – why are we not supporting it?
The media are in overdrive since the by-elections but please don’t be fooled.
They are after Jeremy Corbyn because he threatens their strangle hold. They
want to label him unelectable because they don’t want him to break up their
monopolies and make them pay tax in the UK. Instead of believing all their
lies, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE understand why they tell their lies.
Meniere’s has taught me that any one of us at any point of
our lives can be struck down and need help. Unfortunately, the help will not be
there for you, as I found to my detriment. I had a very good job, company car,
private health, savings. I paid all my taxes and national insurance. We had a good life and as a single parent it was
great. When I lost my job through the illness, I lost all that and believe me,
the savings don’t last long. I have been at rock bottom but am slowly crawling
out of it. I have always been self- sufficient and these ten years have been
hell. Throughout it all the boys have fully supported me and encouraged me. I
am truly blessed and grateful but I never take for granted how lucky I have
been to work my way out of the mess Meniere’s put me into.
Masters
I have been working so hard at my Masters. I love the work
and it inspires me to keep going even in the darkest days of pain and vertigo.
I have finally decided on the title and subject of my dissertation.
"An agile governance framework for the development of the ICT curricula in secondary schools to ensure sustainability, adaptability and flexibility."
I may not be able to join people on the doorsteps or
leaflet but I sure as hell can use my talents to try and change the world! This
topic is radical and will look at changing how ICT teaching and learning is
delivered in secondary schools, hopefully making the subject interesting and
engaging. The gloves are off… THIS GIRL CAN! AND WILL!
Okay, I am off to write another chapter of my new work. I
will love you and leave you…
Stay safe and get motivated!
Much love
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