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Linda is back in Gran Alacant, which is fantastic as I haven't seen her for quite a while now. Like most people, I think Linda was avoiding Spain for the last few months, with the weather the way it was! Given the choice, I would have rather been somewhere a lot more tropical, or like Linda at home in bonnie Scotland!
I spent a lovely evening, last night, putting the World to rights; well, Gran Alacant at least. It's good to chat with friends once in a while, especially the ones who understand; there aren't many like Linda in this World!
I spent a lovely evening, last night, putting the World to rights; well, Gran Alacant at least. It's good to chat with friends once in a while, especially the ones who understand; there aren't many like Linda in this World!
In truth, I have had a lot on my mind; plenty to talk about. I probably bit Linda's ear off, but it was certainly something I had to do. She is a great listener and even better at giving advice; God knows I need plenty of that at the moment.
Recently I have been feeling down, in all respects. I haven't really wanted to see anyone at all and was in two minds whether or not to go and see Linda;
Recently I have been feeling down, in all respects. I haven't really wanted to see anyone at all and was in two minds whether or not to go and see Linda;
nothing personal against anyone, just stuff I have been wrestling with, and didn't know whether to speak to others about it. I need not have worried, Linda told me, what I needed to hear: encouraging me to remain in Gran Alacant; I would be much better off as a result. Seeing through the haze of my life is difficult at the moment, so sometimes, a word or two from someone a lot wiser than me can go a long way.
My current situation, torn between two countries, wasn't the only issue on my plate. As my battles with Oxfam rumble on, I wanted to ask Linda for advice; not only about getting over what happened, but also whether it was time to give up the good fight. I do feel like I am banging my head against a brick wall at the moment, in many respects and although I want to keep up the pressure on this bloated old charity, I was mindful of the challenges involved, trying to fight against, a large multinational.
Linda told me a story; her words were important, because it reinforced my views, that what Oxfam did was wrong, deeply disturbing and terribly dangerous. Of course I can not give up, exposing these people for who they are. Imagine how I would feel, if someone else attempted suicide or worse, died, just like my poor colleague from Ireland. Linda is one of the good ones. She puts Oxfam and those who represent them to shame. The guilt I would feel, should anyone else get hurt, would be too much to bare.
I am always mindful of Oxfam's aims;
Empowerment
Our approach means that everyone involved with Oxfam, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can make change happen.
Accountability
Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions.
Inclusiveness
We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences.
In my case, and those of many others including that poor girl who took her own life, none of these intentions were even considered; they were disregarded and passed over, they never existed, irrelevant; Oxfam forgot its own goals!
Linda made me realise, that if you have a fight worth pursuing, you have to keep pushing for retribution and closure, not lose sight of your moral stance and have the courage of your own convictions, unlike Oxfam, who have no credibility left; ignoring their own aspirations and ambitions, in order to save their own reputation!
Thanks for a wonderful night Linda and the essentials you brought me back from Britain. Mucho Amor!
Linda told me a story; her words were important, because it reinforced my views, that what Oxfam did was wrong, deeply disturbing and terribly dangerous. Of course I can not give up, exposing these people for who they are. Imagine how I would feel, if someone else attempted suicide or worse, died, just like my poor colleague from Ireland. Linda is one of the good ones. She puts Oxfam and those who represent them to shame. The guilt I would feel, should anyone else get hurt, would be too much to bare.
I am always mindful of Oxfam's aims;
Empowerment
Our approach means that everyone involved with Oxfam, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can make change happen.
Accountability
Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions.
Inclusiveness
We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences.
In my case, and those of many others including that poor girl who took her own life, none of these intentions were even considered; they were disregarded and passed over, they never existed, irrelevant; Oxfam forgot its own goals!
Linda made me realise, that if you have a fight worth pursuing, you have to keep pushing for retribution and closure, not lose sight of your moral stance and have the courage of your own convictions, unlike Oxfam, who have no credibility left; ignoring their own aspirations and ambitions, in order to save their own reputation!
Thanks for a wonderful night Linda and the essentials you brought me back from Britain. Mucho Amor!
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