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Why Do Independent Special Schools Discriminate Against The Children They Are Supposed To Help?

May 5, 2025May 5, 2025 RitaYvonne

Introduction Many special schools proudly present themselves as safe, nurturing environments tailored for children with additional needs. But behind the

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Reflections

This Thing Called … The Mind

April 13, 2025April 13, 2025 RitaYvonne

It is the most fascinating force within you.It is the most powerfully complex machine ever entrusted to humanity.It is made

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Pick Me Ups

Be Vulnerable It Is A Strength

March 9, 2025March 9, 2025 RitaYvonne

When you find it difficult to be vulnerable, Because it makes you uncomfortable, Remember that it’s a strength, To show

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Parenting & Neurodiversity

Three Frustrating Realities of Parenting an Autistic Child

February 15, 2025February 15, 2025 RitaYvonne

Parenting an autistic child comes with incredible joys, but it also presents unique challenges that can be difficult and, at

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Reflections

This Thing Called … Failure

January 12, 2025January 12, 2025 RitaYvonne

It can make or break you, It can lead to depression or blessing, It can leave you in poverty or

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Reflections

Overwhelmed By Chronic Stress

December 14, 2024December 14, 2024 RitaYvonne

Why is life so relentless?Why is the road so jagged, so rough?It stretches endlessly, with no respite in sight.I thought

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Reflections

Why Is The Black Woman Angry?

November 24, 2024November 24, 2024 RitaYvonne

Why wouldn’t she be angry? When she has endured the horrors of slavery and colonisation. Why wouldn’t she be angry?

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Reflections Relationships

This Thing Called … Friendship

October 23, 2024November 24, 2024 RitaYvonne

It can be real or fake, It can be deep or shallow, It can be good, bad and ugly, It

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Pick Me Ups

There Is Still Hope Yet!

October 6, 2024October 6, 2024 RitaYvonne

When life seems meaningless, Cycling round in uselessness, Remember you are in preparation, For your acceleration, Where you’ll soon enjoy

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Parenting & Neurodiversity

Some Of The Differences Between Neurodivergent And Neurotypical Children

September 25, 2024September 25, 2024 RitaYvonne

All parents know that no two children are the same. They all bring their own challenges and require you to

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