My first working week in Canberra sure was eventful. Protests, political scandals and a noisy National Press Club event (and I say that with good intent)!
Listening to Brittany and Grace talk, and then witnessing the Q&A afterwards, I was conflicted. There was a sadness that these two strong individuals endured - and continue to in some respects - many hardships from their trauma. However, I was grateful to be able to say that I live in a country with two such strong, passionate, resilient and intelligent individuals.
As an optimist, I see their missions and convictions as hope that we are able to root out poor behaviour by those that wrong others; that attitudes and perspectives can and will change.
These are my thoughts and reflections after listening to Brittany and Grace talk to the National Press Club.
Full recording of their speeches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO8IQ_rVM8g
