1.) The horror of such stories is the foundation for inquiry always feels like jealousy, xenophobia, cultural differences, and perhaps outright dislike of where taxpayer funds are going, and people in positions of power over vulnerable (refugees and their children) abuse the little local authority they have.
2.) Could the system not give them a break? No, because the system itself is designed to break people. Of that I am convinced. The MIKA-D mess (which I wrote about earlier here) is a result of policies implemented by a conservative-far right coalition government in 2017.
May I add:
The so-called conservatives are no better than the extreme right-wing FPÖ. And in some federal states they are already forming coalitions again. That tells everything!
I will continue to directly support my dear Liia and her two young children (monthly) for as long as I possibly can. Promise!
Yes, please take some time off and try to get your head clear - and your heart calmer. And yes, your own family needs you too - and you should be able to enjoy your lovely family too.
I have learned so much because of you!!! (Although I have had an Afghan godson for 6 years, and had a lot of experience with Austria's xenophobia, believe me!)
So far ... just "thank you" for everything and a big hug,
Thank you for the update Tanja. You’ve done so much for so many since this began. It’s ok and sometimes even necessary to step back, take a breath, and take time for yourself and your family. You deserve it.
My heart brakes (for several reasons!).
And unfortunately you are right:
1.) The horror of such stories is the foundation for inquiry always feels like jealousy, xenophobia, cultural differences, and perhaps outright dislike of where taxpayer funds are going, and people in positions of power over vulnerable (refugees and their children) abuse the little local authority they have.
2.) Could the system not give them a break? No, because the system itself is designed to break people. Of that I am convinced. The MIKA-D mess (which I wrote about earlier here) is a result of policies implemented by a conservative-far right coalition government in 2017.
May I add:
The so-called conservatives are no better than the extreme right-wing FPÖ. And in some federal states they are already forming coalitions again. That tells everything!
I will continue to directly support my dear Liia and her two young children (monthly) for as long as I possibly can. Promise!
Yes, please take some time off and try to get your head clear - and your heart calmer. And yes, your own family needs you too - and you should be able to enjoy your lovely family too.
I have learned so much because of you!!! (Although I have had an Afghan godson for 6 years, and had a lot of experience with Austria's xenophobia, believe me!)
So far ... just "thank you" for everything and a big hug,
yours Regina
Thank you for the update Tanja. You’ve done so much for so many since this began. It’s ok and sometimes even necessary to step back, take a breath, and take time for yourself and your family. You deserve it.