EP27: When Hope is Crushed, the Heart is Crushed

Telma Dias de Brito, Student Language Teacher.


Navigating through her childhood and teenage years wasn’t an easy
feat.  Born in Portugal, Telma was uprooted on many
occasions so that her parents could seek a better life.
Switzerland seemed to tick all the right boxes. However, as soon
as Telma entered education she had a rude awakening.
  From the tender age of 6 years old, Telma was
subjected to emotional and physical racism by some teachers.
Yearning to be heard and accepted, she became rebellious.  A
reflection of the pain she was experiencing.


Longing for her father’s love she went on a mission to reconnect
with him.  Again, disappointment seeped into her life.


With the help of her mother and a teacher who saw the greatness
in her, Telma went to England with a purpose, to turn her life
around, and has never looked back.


Telma has now started a blog to help her heal and inspire others.


A story about hope and courage.