My brother loved dolls and had his own when we were little, but he still grew up straight... almost like it's not the toys
I have a very strong memory of being accused of lying when I read a book overnight at 7, some teachers are incredibly blinkered/unimaginative. My sensitive, cerebral dad was advised to go on the trawlers at school (in Hull), he became a solicitor!!
yes, for every inspirational ‘captain my captain’ teacher who wants to empower young minds, there are three who can’t remember your name and are just trying to get through the day.
My brother loved dolls and had his own when we were little, but he still grew up straight... almost like it's not the toys
I have a very strong memory of being accused of lying when I read a book overnight at 7, some teachers are incredibly blinkered/unimaginative. My sensitive, cerebral dad was advised to go on the trawlers at school (in Hull), he became a solicitor!!
yes, for every inspirational ‘captain my captain’ teacher who wants to empower young minds, there are three who can’t remember your name and are just trying to get through the day.
I’m pleased you got to be who you are now even though it’s shaped by the growing up.
Yeah it’s a funny thing isn’t it as obviously it all went into making me the person I am now – I’d hate for anyone else to go through it, though.
Beautiful and powerful as ever Justin!
Thank you!
So powerful. And inspirational to this mother, taught herself to conform to those rules, to let her children fly free.
Thank you
Thank you. Your children are very lucky!
Beautifully written, love this. ❤️
Thank you, Nicola!
A solid read as always and thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Liam.