Episode 34 - You Raise Me Up

There is a famous quote that states "It's easier to build strong children than to repair broken men" but in a society that is too quick to label and dismiss broken children, who is there to build them up from a life that has shown them dysfunction and cruelty? Today I speak with Ron, who has spent his career working with just such children following a traumatic childhood of his own that began with entry into foster care at two years of age. We talk about developing in chaos, recognising the angels that appear at opportune moments, taking our chances, the importance of therapy and looking within among other things.Ron's story is one of true inspiration in an everyday man, however there are also many lives impacted by him and his work. We mention Carissa in today's episode - a woman that Ron worked with from 13 years of age who had her own traumatic start to life but who has fought to achieve in her own right and now fights on behalf of others. Click below to see her story and her work:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_-E4sfjUE-eMyyTdGiUgKA2c6kbG7e3T/view?usp=drivesdkAvailable on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.