Excitement at my children’s visit on Tuesday was marred by the arrival of yet another dreaded court decision first thing in the morning. It’s a pretty sad indictment on the judicial process that I’d long given up hope that anything … Continue reading
“A promise is a promise: Time for action to end violence against women” (The 2013 theme for International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on 8 March) This week, the Town Hall of Vienna opened its doors to the public in recognition … Continue reading
MAMA! MAMA! Peals of excited laughter greeted me as my wonderful boys bounded towards me, all grins, almost knocking me over in their wild exuberance. I was overjoyed. All my pent-up anxiety and suppressed emotions which I have learned to … Continue reading
Being home in Manchester for Pesach has been the best tonic after months of almost intolerable stress, feverish anxiety, endless frustrations and dashed hopes, battling for justice in the seemingly intransigent Austrian courts. This week with my family, (physically at … Continue reading
A massive thanks to all the hardy supporters who came out in force yesterday, braving the snow to stand in the wet and cold for 1.5 hours to get our message across to the Austrian Embassy. The demonstration was a … Continue reading
Today was an extra special day with Sammy and Benji. Hearing them say ‘Mama’ on Mother’s Day was especially poignant and heart wrenching. During the past 18 months I have been deprived of all the basic pleasures and responsibilities that … Continue reading
Another horrific ordeal this week which, now that I’ve calmed down is pretty laughable but didn’t seem to be at the time. After my visit on Tuesday I came home to find a note pinned to my door. It was … Continue reading
The world has expressed shock and outrage over the gross miscarriage of justice done to Samuel and Benjamin. Please sign this PETITION and urge others to sign. From Chile to Australia, England to America, Hungary to Vienna, Gibraltar to Israel and … Continue reading
Please sign this PETITION and urge others to sign. You would think I would be used to it now. Over 3 years of relentless bombardment – searing criticisms, financial extortions, endless humiliation and constant attempts to ridicule and undermine everything … Continue reading
Please sign this PETITION and encourage others to sign. Today I turned 29 years old. It feels more like 69, just with fewer wrinkles! Since my marriage at 22, events of the past 7 years have robbed me of … Continue reading