Share on Facebook Tweet this Lima | Manurewa, Auckland “I think, for me, growing up in an environment that was really manipulated and controlled by fear and domestic violence, it was easy to fall into that gap of believing what the adults were saying at that...
Share on Facebook Tweet this Lillian | Tokomaru Bay, Gisborne “I was lucky enough to be raised in Tokomaru and raised by a lot of very knowledgeable kuia. As a result, a lot of my values and my belief systems come from that upbringing. I believe that jobs...
Share on Facebook Tweet this Western | Manukau, Auckland **This story talks about suicide and child sexual abuse. If you, or someone you know, needs help you can text or free call 1737 at anytime to talk to, or text with, a trained counsellor. For specialised help,...
Share on Facebook Tweet this Rhonda | Ongaruru, Gisborne “My parents or my grandparents are the reason that I’m so attached to this place. They’re both from here, my mum and dad. Both gone. After the loss of them, you sort of realise what home is and the values...
Share on Facebook Tweet this Peter | Tokomaru Bay, Gisborne “I tend to always think about my nanny. My mother passed away early, so I didn’t get to spend much time with her, but with our nanny, she sort of looked after us as kids, and had a big influence, and...
Share on Facebook Tweet this Mani | Kaikōura Flats, Canterbury I had a pretty rough upbringing. So, that has influenced me not to be like that for my children now. I knew that was everything I didn’t want to be. Lots of drugs and alcohol, and all that bad stuff, and...
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