we can't always change the things that happen to us, but we can change the way we respond
I was born in the South East of England, Mum and Dad having eloped from Spennymoor , I was always the kid with the odd accent, and I still have it.
I consider myself a NorthEasterner, having lived here far longer than I lived near London, but I m aware of my "cosmopolitan roots"
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I am the eldest sister, made responsible for taking care of my beloved little sister as we navigated our way through Mum & Dad's abusive and violent relationship.
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I had one failed marriage behind me by the time I moved to Spennymoor, and lived as a single parent for a number of years.
Carole Howells
Qualified & Experienced Person Centred Counsellor
Member of the NCS
My first son, Ben, died when he was a baby. I may have been offered counselling when we lost him, I really don't remember.
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The advice I received was to "try again" and being a people pleaser, I did as I was told, and was quickly a mum again to my second son.
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It was after the death of my best friend that I eventually found support and began unpicking the destructive thoughts and feelings which were stopping me living my life to the full.
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