tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post7218239585034571026..comments2024-02-07T09:39:13.250-10:00Comments on Over the Hill: the Books and Stuff: Why I don't write about Child Protection.JOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03127111575563904349noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-25154522999858794782014-05-11T10:57:37.158-10:002014-05-11T10:57:37.158-10:00I missed this somehow, Jo. Like all the others her...I missed this somehow, Jo. Like all the others here, I completely understand why you don't write about it. It's too serious a subject for a blog, and there must have been deeply disturbing aspects to it too. I also love your blog. Your humour, observations and travel experiences always add something to my knowledge and you do it in such a 'Jo' and special way. Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-44146220755967233602014-05-09T08:30:31.996-10:002014-05-09T08:30:31.996-10:00Thank you, Ros - bluebells rule, ok!!Thank you, Ros - bluebells rule, ok!!JOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03127111575563904349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-1859044620973665692014-05-09T02:30:12.033-10:002014-05-09T02:30:12.033-10:00I feel upset that anyone even asked you to blog ab...I feel upset that anyone even asked you to blog about it. Your work memories are not for this blog. I love your blog. I love popping along for a chat. It makes me feel as if we really are having a coffee together so let's carry on chatting about travelling and bluebells and anything else that makes for a relaxing coffee break. Besides, there's enough gruesome reality on the TV News.Rosalind Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363027308436257933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-28131760889680273782014-05-08T20:28:49.444-10:002014-05-08T20:28:49.444-10:00Thank you - just that, thank you.Thank you - just that, thank you.JOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03127111575563904349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-13779657278428021142014-05-08T20:28:15.368-10:002014-05-08T20:28:15.368-10:00I do wonder sometimes who is exploiting who - ther...I do wonder sometimes who is exploiting who - there are publishers who have made a mint out of them, but no evidence anyone feels any better.JOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03127111575563904349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-31488273905232297472014-05-08T20:27:07.899-10:002014-05-08T20:27:07.899-10:00I understand curiosity, but the reality is not for...I understand curiosity, but the reality is not for me to share. JOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03127111575563904349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-44810242055410586692014-05-08T10:14:09.784-10:002014-05-08T10:14:09.784-10:00I agree with you. I work with parents and families...I agree with you. I work with parents and families and many of them are vulnerable. Often they have a history of mental health issues, or domestic violence or abuse in childhood. If I ever approach a subject like that I do it from a neutral point o fview, without involving work. I totally understand where you are coming from and applaud your decision.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-30429116443023725212014-05-07T21:50:40.320-10:002014-05-07T21:50:40.320-10:00Sometimes I wonder just how much those writers of ...Sometimes I wonder just how much those writers of child abuse "real life" stories really care. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251035797708672975.post-83723058600871376042014-05-07T21:30:43.384-10:002014-05-07T21:30:43.384-10:00Well said. I used to read books about real life tr...Well said. I used to read books about real life traumatic childhoods, but once when I bought one a shop assistant said, oh, I cant read those, they make me sad. And she was right. <br />As a curious writer I won't lie, there is a morbid fascination, but sometimes things are better left unsaid. Lisa Shambrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12767127776898278402noreply@blogger.com