Paul TN Chapman

Community, dignity, Expressiveness, Freedom, Loyalty, MIlitary, Self expression, Self-awareness26th August 2014<26th August 2014

The Centre of the Universe

by Paul Chapman

A member of a group to which I belong recently posted what she hoped was not a silly question: why do people no longer…

Community, dignity, Expressiveness, Listening, Post Traumatic Stress, PTSD, Relationships, Self esteem, Self expression, Self-awareness, Support, supportive environments19th August 2014<19th August 2014

Am I My Brother’s Keeper?

by Paul Chapman

Last week’s news of the suicide of Robin Williams was an unpleasant shock to many people throughout the world. It was an unwelcomed reminder…

dignity, Post Traumatic Stress, PTSD, Relationships, Self esteem, Self expression, Self-awareness, Support, supportive environments16th August 2014<16th August 2014

Living with Ghosts

by Paul Chapman

During the last week, I’ve been struggling with memories rooted in a catastrophic event (a fire) that took place in 2011; troubles compounded by…

communication, Expressiveness, Language, Persuasion, Persuasive language, Self expression5th August 2014<5th August 2014

The Gentle Art of Subtlety

by Paul Chapman

For some years, I’ve been convinced that I really need to master the gentle art of Subtlety. In my youth, I did not hesitate…

appreciation, dignity, Duality, Freedom, MIlitary, Self expression, Self-awareness3rd August 2014<3rd August 2014

The Two Sides of Freedom

by Paul Chapman

For a number of years, I’ve corresponded with women in prison—‘hard-timers’, I believe they’re called, and it has been a very satisfying experience for…