“The sweetest revenge of all”. This is long, but I found it worthwhile. Thank you for sharing it with us, Gina!
Russ

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This week I was invited to speak at a PREVENT training event.

I was asked to speak about my experiences and how I have been able to use those experiences in a positive way to contribute to preventing such things happening again in the future.

I have amended my speech to protect individual identities and protect confidentiality, but I thought I would share it with you and also some of my reflections following the event. It was certainly a thought provoking two days and I have lots to think about after listening to the other speakers and participants at the event.

 

The role of those impacted in preventing extremism

 

On 7th July 2005 I left the house early to take a journey that would change my life forever. My intended destination was Angel Islington. Of course I never expected it to be a life changing business…

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About russtowne

I'm awed by the beauty of nature and the power of love and gratitude. Some of my favorite sensory experiences include waves crashing on rocky shores, waterways in ancient redwood and fern-filled forests, and rain. My wife and I have been married since 1979. We have 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren. I manage a wealth management firm that I founded in 2003. My Beloved is a Special Education teacher for Kindergartners and First Graders. I'm a published author of approximately 60 books in a variety of genres for grownups and children.
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  1. prosper4peace's avatar Gina's Professions for PEACE says:

    Isn’t she amazing? How wonderful that you reblogged it as well. Very wise words are worth spreading around. If we could all be more like her we truly would have peace on earth.
    Love, your friend Gina

  2. russtowne's avatar russtowne says:

    Thank you, my friend Gina. I agree.

    Big hugs and a heap of love to you,
    Russ

  3. Jo-Anne's avatar Jo-Anne says:

    Thank you for reblogging this

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