Inside Knowledge

Show Notes – Di Riddell It was the death of her husband 15 years ago that sent her back to face her past.  She had a violent alcoholic father.   She had no self-esteem, no self-confidence or self-worth.  At the age of 15 she was the victim of a pack rape.  A pregnancy and adoption came out of that.  She was told she was a disgrace and that she should go nursing and get out of societies way.  So she did.  She did eventually marry and ha 31 amazing years together. In dealing with the grief at the death of husband it brought up her past.  She burned out 12 months later. She joined Al-Anon which is for the family and friends on alcoholics.  It is an amazing self-development tool.  Learned to take responsibility for herself.  Started journaling.  As a member of Toast Masters she was used to speaking but as she started telling her story it developed to the point where she became an "accidental author."  Original book in 2006 was her story and the