#HopeWall brings you conversations “Behind Closed Doors”, in a safe, non judgmental environment where others share their stories of love, hope and inspiration to overcome adversities in this journey called life. 💛 “You Are Not Alone”. 💕 Proudly bought to you by The Solitude Project.
➡️ Introducing our anonymous guest who has a background in criminology, psychology and she works in mental health.
She was 5 yeas old when her parents divorced.
Her father lived in a shed in rural Brisbane. A shed that was filled to the brink as her father was a hoarder. 😳
The property was deemed unliveable by the local council, so they weren't able to open windows and do things like make noise or play outside although they had friends living on the same street. They had to live in the shed in secrecy. 😔
Life was not easy at all, with a mentally unstable father who would have outbursts often and a mother who was physically abusive. 😢
A legal contract to save the property would see things become even more difficult with a legal battle that would soon ensue with her father. ⛔
His parting words after being evicted were:
" All the time I spent looking after you and your brother, I could've been out there screwing other woman! " 👈
Tune in to hear more of Anonymous journey. 🎙
“ There Is Hope & You Can Overcome It " – Anonymous
💜 “You Are Not Alone”. 💜
23 Sept 2021
EP:28 I Had To Deconstruct My Own Belief Systems - Dr. Faafetai Faaleava
➡️ Introducing Dr. Faafetai Faaleava who was born in Moto'otua, Samoa. He comes from the villages of Vaiusu, Lano, Samata-i-Tai and Fagaloa. He attended Papatoetoe High School and lived in South Auckland prior to moving to America in 2006. He received his doctorate degree in clinical psychology (Psy.D.) from Alliant International University in San Francisco and now works as a psychologist at Mule Creek State Prison in California.
He has lived in multiple countries including Samoa, Jamaica, New Zealand and now America. 👍
When Dr. Faaleava attended high school, you would often find Dr. Faaleava on some form of report that required him to check in with teachers on a daily basis and was also no stranger to detentions either. 👊
Having finished high school his exposure really shaped the direction he took next. Seeing that alot of Samoans would either go down the pathway of professional sports or they worked in a factory. He landed his first role earning $12 an hour and thought he was set for life! 🙌
He eventually went to Auckland Uni and was excited to receive a student allowance whilst eating butter chicken on the regular however, unfortunately he failed miserably when it came to his grades. 😔
When a young family member passed away, Dr. Faafetai stood at the funeral and heard a message that hit home and literally shifted his entire trajectory making the decision to go back to school. 👈
Dr. Faafetai realised upok returning to school that the school work wasn't what he was up against, he was battling his own thoughts associated to his identify. 💯
There was no one that looked like me at school which made it harder to see this in my reality. 🤔
Tune in to hear more of Dr. Faafetai Faaleava's journey. 🎙
“ Embrace Your Journey " – Dr. Faafetai Faaleava
💙 “You Are Not Alone”. 💙
9 Sept 2021
EP:26 " My Boys Found Their Father Hanging " – Anonymous
⚠️ ** Trigger Warning ** ⚠️
➡️ This particular interview with our anonymous speaker is very raw, emotional, honest and real. A mother of five beautiful children, who received a heart breaking call to advise that her ex-partner had passed away from suicide and sadly it was her two young sons who found their fathers body. 😭
In the aftermath the boys:
🔰 Couldn't sleep
🔰 They'd have nightmares
🔰 They were afraid of the dark and would stay up until early hours of the morning.
🔰 Left with anger, hurt and so many unanswered questions
My boys now wonder why they weren't enough for their father to have made a different choice. Something that will continue to haunt them for the rest of their lives. 😭
I still carry guilt, wondering if their father would still be here if I had of called or sent him a message or asked the question "are you okay?". 😔
Although you may want the pain to end, it will still continue through your family and loved ones. 😢
I believe that love conquers all and one day I can only hope that my love will penetrate through their anger straight to my boys hearts. 💜
Tune in to hear more of this heartbreaking interview from Anonymous. 🎙
“ The World Needs You, The World Is Better With You In It " – Anonymous
💜 “You Are Not Alone”. 💜
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