It has been exactly four years since our daughter Teagan was taken from us by a cold blooded killer. Sadly we just learned how she died this week and it did nothing the soften the loss, and frankly added to the trauma. In many ways it just made the whole situation more confounding and dependingContinue reading “Four years”
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And then you testify
In terms of situations you would not expect or ever wish to be a part of, I believe testifying as a witness in the homicide trial of your 8 year old daughter by her biological mother ranks pretty high. In many ways this entire process has felt like it’s right out of a ‘b’ cableContinue reading “And then you testify”
It is what it is…
Over the past few weeks, and especially yesterday, we have received so many messages of love and support from our friends and family (and some from complete strangers). We are so thankful for this right now. Frankly, we need it and we appreciate it. Feeling the strength of so many hands on our backs hasContinue reading “It is what it is…”
While we are on the topic of Children’s Rights…
The UN Convention on Rights of the Child is meant to create equality and allow all children their right to be safe and protected, to live, and to grow. Unfortunately, these rights are constantly being violated. Teagan’s Batstone’s rights were violated time and time again, by her biological mother and also by how the CanadianContinue reading “While we are on the topic of Children’s Rights…”
The Right to Rights
As humans we all have basic human rights; this is set out in the United Nations International Bill of Human Rights signed in 1948. Excerpts from this important document include: All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one anotherContinue reading “The Right to Rights “
Teagan's Voice 