Steve from England

Before I sleep tonight I offer a prayer for those who need it.  Let them be guided along the right path through whatever they have to deal with. I will be around to support and love as long as I am blessed to be able to do so. Those needing this know who they are, please, can no one else ask what it is about.

Almost certainly it happens in other countries too, including the UK but few where there is such an easy opportunity. Abuse of children is wrong There is no good outcome, only tragic ones. The kids will go into the Philippines care system, they'll likely be abused there too. There is no happy ending for those children. I say this elsewhere but want it clearly understood. This is not widespread in the Philippines, many would also be appalled it goes on. The vast majority are beautiful people devoted to their families. This is a minority of Philippine nationals and a minority of westerners who create this. Apologies for the terribly quality and editing of that video. I didn't do it, it's just on the net and I didn't link to the BBC version because a lot wouldn't be able to see it. After the programme titles come up, that's the end. It then goes into repeating it again.so stop watching there. The mothers will be in prison at least 15 years. There is no justificatio...

It may seem like I go on about M.E. quite a lot. Probably I do. You see, if I had a broken leg, it would be obvious. Many might understand how debilitating a migraine is, some might also 'get' mental health issues ... though, that's pushing it. M.E. is invisible (mostly). It makes the person who has it look like a lazy good for nothing who is just looking for excuses not to do things, to avoid work. I hear people tell me that 'we all get tired'. This is true but, with M.E., you don't get tired, we 'are' tired, all of the time. Not just a little sleepy, but that sort of tired that happens at bedtime or, after a huge meal. That sort of tired like jet leg where the brain simply doesn't function or, when it is, it's like we are not fully in control and mistakes happen. Forgetting things, misplacing bits and bobs. Sometimes I just randomly sleep, no idea I am even doing it. Every day has to be planned, paced. I can keep going if I know what I am doin...