Unfortunately, I had low self esteem right into my thirties, like a dark cloud hanging out in the background of my subconscious. I was quite shy as a child, and always wanting approval as we rarely received positive feedback, no matter how well we did at something. My self esteem developed after many years of reading and attending…
Ita Buttrose is the President of and Ambassador for Alzheimer’s Australia, and is passionate about improving outcomes for people living with dementia and their families. Watch her speech National Press Club: Ita Buttrose, and the ABC 7.30 Report where she discusses the importance of raising awareness around dementia. She cared for her father and discovered…
Yes, Shame has an offspring. I believe it is called secrecy. People hide their feelings, their illnesses and their family secrets because they feel ashamed. Owning diseases like mental illness and dementia are difficult, as people feel ashamed to have them, and become secretive about them. Why is it shameful to own up to mental illness…
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