EP27: When Hope is Crushed, the Heart is Crushed

Published: Oct. 15, 2020, 3:52 p.m.

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Telma Dias de Brito, Student Language Teacher.

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Navigating through her childhood and teenage years wasn\\u2019t an easy feat.  Born in Portugal, Telma was uprooted on many occasions so that her parents could seek a better life. Switzerland seemed to tick all the right boxes. However, as soon as Telma entered education she had a rude awakening.   From the tender age of 6 years old, Telma was subjected to emotional and physical racism by some teachers. Yearning to be heard and accepted, she became rebellious.  A reflection of the pain she was experiencing.

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Longing for her father\\u2019s love she went on a mission to reconnect with him.  Again, disappointment seeped into her life.

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With the help of her mother and a teacher who saw the greatness in her, Telma went to England with a purpose, to turn her life around, and has never looked back.

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Telma has now started a blog to help her heal and inspire others.

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A story about hope and courage.

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