After experiencing a bit of technical difficulties the PAVE podcast is ready to launch and we start by sharing the first speakers! I am very honored to announce that we have some very interesting and high profile speakers coming on to the show. Among these you will find: Mandy Sanghera Shruti Kapoor Lisa Cybaniak Jessica Eaton Madeleine Black Marlou Hermsen Ravi Karkara Olivia Crescenzi - I am that girl and others coming up. So stay tuned! Bewaren Bewaren Bewaren
The common sense of the family court system Many abused women have faced injustice, heartbreak and fear when dealing with the family court system. This article is addressing this international problem, but will mention Dutch organisations I have been involved with. Dutch institutions and organisations and their abbreviations: RVDK = raad van de kinderbescherming best translated as The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service which is set up to promote the welfare of children and families involved in family court. AMK = The Advice and Reporting Centre was until the end [...]
In every interview done on this planet (for example, in every interview I have done so far) are some mistakes (or some facts are removed), or there is some shuffling with the timeline to make the story flow better. Usually that’s not a problem, but in a situation where our family is still (or can still be) under a magnifying glass, I have to represent my side correctly ever since I started doing interviews, to prevent misunderstandings.In order to tell my whole story once and shine a proper light on what actually happened in our life, I have written this blog. First of all, I would [...]
I stumbled upon Alianne Looijenga in a Facebook business group when I noticed her work with helping survivors of abuse and domestic violence. I clicked on the link to her website and within a couple minutes, I just knew I had to get in touch. What an inspiration! She is so open and honest with her experiences, not just with the abuses she has endured, but with her recovery. Alianne is not afraid to vividly express the pain she felt along her journey, as well as every bit of joy and pride that comes with growth and healing. She’s also not afraid to outline her experiences with the system [...]
