#HeadlineTherapy Holocaust survivors in France came home to stolen apartments, looted furniture and bureaucratic hurdles

Thanks to Shannon Fogg, Missouri University of Science and Technology and The Conversation for this Headline

The displacement of refugees after the War, particularly the Jews who had had their property and businesses confiscated by the Nazi’s in lands that they had invaded.

Unfortunately even through all the suffering to those who if they weren’t killed themselves lost whole families in circumstances that for us, though we can read about it , we will never understand fully the trauma or appreciate the feelings associated with the experience of being so hated as someone wanting to destroy us.

Yet today it still happens.

However, this article from “The Conversation” details how even on their return to their homes, those displaced Jews did not or could not get immediate relief. There was no welfare effort to help them re-establish their lives , no, as I recently heard a “Modern Charity ” asking for money for Gaza call it ” Mental Health Aid”.

Those who survived and I think very much for Simone Veil, a phenomenal French Lawyer, and Human and Woman’s right advocate who survived Auschwitz and the Holocaust and recently passed. She overcame all of it and continued to pursue a wish for “rights for all”.

Administrations and Governments very often lose sight of the “rights and wrongs “of this World. I have no doubt that it’s only the people who can keep them focused and we must never forget that one man’s cruelty can affect millions, and prejudice and bad judgement can infiltrate and persist and needs to be constantly monitored.

Sad to say, this article made me realise how easily bad behaviour and lack of understanding can affect those who have been dealt severe blows and deserve empathy not disdain.

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#HeadlineTherapy Trump has recommended Ice Bath Therapy for all his War Cabinet as he says “The heat is too much”

Remember it’s April the First

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I am but a Flower

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What are your morning rituals? What does the first hour of your day look like?

My first quarter of an hour,

I am but a flower,

Very soon ,

I begin to bloom,

Each petal begins to unfold,

And I don’t seem quite so old,

My legs swing out of bed,

And am grateful I am not dead,

I swish my teeth with Dental Clean,

They’ll never be white and my smile is mean,

But what does it matter,

When I hear the little paws patter,

My dog has now woke up too,

And is begging for his chew,

So begins another day,

” Life’s not bad ” I loudly say,

Then straight away I’m on my way

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A golden retriever stretches in the morning sun while a cat naps nearby in this charming watercolor painting.

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#HeadlineTherapy Petition launched to ban puppy-cuddle events.

Thanks to Ushma Mistry and BBC Online News for the Headline.

Not something I was aware of that people actually feel is necessary to do. Transport a bunch of newly born puppies , just weaned away from their mother to be cuddled by complete strangers. Seems very odd to me.

Even some Universities are using this to reduce the stress levels in their students. Honestly there are better ways, and in truth older dogs who are used to being with people will do the trick.

The process should always be managed and controlled by responsible people who are not looking to “sell” puppies ( one of the people quoted in the article was a dog breeder who thought it was a wonderful idea and I can see why).

Thankfully a dog trainer in Coventry, Nicky Brunt has started a Government Petition, being a dog trainer, she probably sees the problems that arise when dogs have had a bad experience early in life and need special care and rehabilitation to get over it. This can easily start when they are puppies.

The Dogs Trust and the RSPCA have also raised concern about these events, Nicky has worked with Coventry Council and recently was successful in cancelling a puppy cuddling event planned to be held in a “pub” in Leamington Spa.

I for one will be signing her Government petition as “puppy cuddling” is symptomatic of thinking of dogs as soft toys, but they are not toys, they are sentient beings and the puppy stage of their life sets them up for their future. They need to be with their mother and siblings and be appropriately socialised, not traumatised.

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A trainer uses hand signals and treats to teach two attentive dogs in a sun-drenched park.

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#HeadlineTherapy Dozing dormouse found in abandoned helium balloon.

Thanks to Helen Burchell from BBC Online News for the Headline

This headline and the story about the poor dormouse who didn’t wake up even when it was disturbed by Nature Loving litter pickers taking the remnants of a discarded helium balloon from a tree.

Luckily the Essex Wildlife Officer who spotted the little creature in cover which acted like a thermal blanket.Thankfully the little creature did not suffocate as we know plastic bags with no holes in them can .

The dormouse did not wake up from it’s winter sleep, it’s still too cold . So it’s been found another location , probably in a nice nesting box with straw and whatever else dormice need.

I know these balloons have sentimental value , but they can cause a lot of damage in the Countryside, and would be best replaced with some other form of memorial.

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A tiny dormouse finds a peaceful place to rest inside its cozy woven nest.

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Uniqueness

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Which aspects do you think makes a person unique?

We are all unique and we should all be celebrated , not for what we do but for who we are.

To not do so can lead to disquiet and lack of cohesion.

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A vibrant, multi-colored glass stone creates a stunning contrast against a bed of smooth, grey river pebbles.

The grey pebbles are just as beautiful and necessary as the shiny coloured polished glass. They are all different shapes, sizes and textures.

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#HeadlineNews Royal mail urges households to display 15-word sign in windows and doors.

Thanks to Ray Bonsall of Liverpool Echo Online for the Headline

Any person who has to approach a strange house , needs to be protected from any animal that feels it is “guarding ” the house. Let’s face it cats can be pretty nasty , so let’s not blame everything on the dogs.

We should all do what we can to make everyone and every animal feel safe and yes it’s probably a good idea to have a sign so that the person approaching knows to be careful or at least give the householder time to make sure the “potential culprit” is somewhere it can’t cause any harm.

Whether we need a 15 word sign or an 11 word sign I’m not sure.

This sign could could cause confusion and actually looks quite unsightly on the front of the House.

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I name this Ship ……

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If you could have something named after you, what would it be?

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It will have to be a Ship, a really big one, but traditional. Like the one in the picture.

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#HeadlineTherapy Dog needs new home after rescue centre neglect.

Thanks to Aimee Dexter at BBC Online News for the Headline.

I saw the original case about the so called rescue centre which actually was responsible for the ill treatment and death of a large amount of dogs , the man who ran it was jailed for five years because of fraud. He took money from the owners of the dogs and told them he would find them good homes. Instead a lot of them ended up buried on wasteland having been starved and neglected.

However, the man who was jailed had his own dog, a Great Dane, who the RSPCA have now been able to put up for rehoming , the jailed man refusing to give her up. However, legally the RSPCA have been able to make a deprivation order which once the appeal period had ended the dog , a female named Nellie was allowed to be rehomed. Great news and I hope Nellie who has turned the corner with a lot of help from her carers will now be able to be owned by someone who knows the breed and looks after the way she should be looked after. Great Dane’s are so regal, I wish you all the best Nellie and that you can put your nightmare’s behind you.

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#HeadlineTherapy How the war in Iran is turning crisis to disaster in Somalia

Thanks to ITVX for the Headline

We rely on the Global Supply Infrastructure even for the distribution of aid , such as medicines, mosquito nets, and food and fertiliser to Countries already suffering severe stress.

I’ve got to admit I feel pretty selfish now complaining about the rise in petrol prices and the prospect of the ghostly spectre of food shortages haunting our well stocked supermarkets and shops.

While the reality of living on dust and on the edge of survival is the real Ghostly presence for those in some African Countries already suffering from their own internal conflicts and corruption.

When will it end? When will we finally remove this negotiable scam which is “World Trade” and get resources where they are needed and stop fighting each other and bombing innocent civilians.

We are in reality wasting valuable resources and all the hot air that is generated by the big 7 Economic Summits and Politicians are truly enough to send the politicians and warmongers into the stratosphere and around the World to teach them a valuable lesson in Humanity.They can have bread and water on their educational journey.

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