Hidden Voices: Leah’s Story

When Leah was four, her father died by suicide in prison. His battle with schizophrenia and the stigma of his incarceration shaped her childhood, leaving her with unanswered questions, shame, and anger. It wasn’t until she uncovered the full truth at 16 that she began to heal.

Now working in wellbeing, Leah is determined to break the cycle for others, proving that children of offenders are more than statistics—they deserve to be heard.

"It’s not just about the person who goes away—it’s about who they leave behind."

Dreading or can’t wait for school to start again? The time has come! This guide is here to help you and your teen smoothly transition back into the school routine. The following steps offer practical advice to make the upcoming week more manageable and less stressful for everyone.

10 Tips on How to Deal With Homework Battles. How to work around anxiety, avoidance, complaints, procrastination, or even physical symptoms like headaches or stomach aches. Learn techniques to help your teen manage their time, emotions and let battles be a thing of the past.

One minute, I’m busy cooking dinner, sorting out school uniforms, and being the centre of their universe. The next, they’re off into the world, and I don’t hear a peep from them for hours. When they finally return, it’s as if I’ve ceased to exist in their universe.