The Tooting Heroes Awards
Last Monday evening, the 13 May, it was a pleasure to share with different Charitable Organisations including schools. As Community Leaders, making a difference by the work across the Borough of Wandsworth. The Nicholas Stewart Project was honoured to be part of Tooting Heroes Award. It is a humble experience and to see so many … Continue reading The Tooting Heroes Awards
A Letter to My Son – Jamaica Mother’s Day
Dear Friends, It has taken me a long time to write this letter and now that it is written (on Jamaica Mother’s Day my native country). I feel shy and even uncertain about whether I should dare share my thoughts about Mother’s Day with you all. You are my loyal friends who have been with … Continue reading A Letter to My Son – Jamaica Mother’s Day
New Uncertainties – a poem by Gabriella Harris
During times of uncertainty when things seem often drear…
Stop Our Children Dying On Our Streets
We have lost too many of our young people because of violent crime
2020 Annual Community Fun Day
On Thursday 13th August 2020, the Nicholas Stewart Project held their annual community fun day on the Henry Prince Estate
What the World needs is Hope and Love
The difference between violent crimes and Covid-19 pandemic is – you can generally see what crimes are being committed, but the virus is not visible.
Do Good – In This Turbulent Time (Part 2)
If you’re a peacemaker, peace will come back to you, if you go looking for trouble, trouble will seek you out, if you set out to harm others it will come back to you; it may not be today or tomorrow, but it will come right back at you.
Do Good – In This Turbulent Time (Part 1)
Dearly Beloved, people on a whole have been experiencing some trying times…. Many people have recently lost loved ones; for some, their loved ones are in critical condition in hospital or in nursing homes.
Distance in love
It is reported in the media that the crime rate has decreased immensely. Whilst we welcome the good news, Covid-19 has taken the place of violent crimes.
Cry For Help
Some weeks ago, I found myself tossing and turning in my bed, I couldn’t sleep…. another mother and family were mourning.
Happy Holidays
Greetings families and friends, it’s another year when most families gather together for the festive season.
A Prayer For Young People
Dear Lord please remember our young people in a special way. Please remember those who have been offending, those who the enemy has used to do his evils and to take another person’s life.
The NSP is Making A Difference
The Nicholas Stewart Project organisation has been set up to help and support young people and families struggling with their well-being.
People’s behaviour
I didn’t cause this upon myself, I didn’t go looking for it; I was not even prepared for it… but it came, not only on my doorstep but in my home.
Let Go And Let God
I have come too far to look back, it’s a new day before me.
In Remembrance of Nicholas
Today, it is five years since the passing of my baby Nicholas/Nick and known as Raidar by his friends.
Peace In Yourself
When you become a victim of losing your loved one because of violent crime, it is hard to forgive.
Dealing With Grief
When grief is personal, no one can tell you how to do it! You live with it … One learns how to live with it.
Looking Out For Each Other
I share the sentiments, ‘be our brothers keeper’. This statement is crucial for our lives today.
Understand ‘Why’ Bereavement of any nature is a very sad time for Families
Loss of lives due to violence has become a plague in our society and people grieve their loss in different ways
A Prayer to God
Whenever there is tragedy among young people, it is hard for me not to feel sad for the families and friends.
Nicholas’s Birthday
The 21st January 2016 would have been my son Nick’s 27th birthday. It was the second since his passing.
God’s Strength in Us
There comes a time in our life when we have to forget the issues of life and just smell the roses.
Surround Yourself With Positivity
On the 27th January 2016, I wrote – “I’m not sick but I just don’t have the energy I once had, I just feel drained!
There is Always Another Day – Part 2
Since the inception of the NSP building, people have come, people moved on, some people do keep in touch and some are still here.
Mothering Sunday
Many families celebrate Mothering Sunday here in the United Kingdom on the 31st March.
There is Always Another Day – Part 1
Some days when I feel so overwhelmed, and exhausted that my body feels as though it is shutting down under the weight of uncertainty.
Nicholas’ Birthday Monday 21st January 2019
Nicholas would have been 30 years old.
Trusting Others
We depend on someone at some time or other. We put our trust in some people, sometimes almost putting our integrity on the line – but they fail us!
I’m Still Coping Despite The Challenges
Still going through my grief and pain, I am still able to encourage people by phone calls, visits sometimes (not able to do much of that now) and inspirational messages
An Encounter For Concern
We approached two middle aged women sitting on a bench in the centre; showing the flyer.
The Sun Will Certainly Shine Again
I would like to accompany you to the pitch where your son was killed
When the Storm is Over – What Next?
We ask ourselves, what is going on? The recent escalation of murders especially among our young people.
The Journey of Overcoming – Part 2
I will not say that this is easy, not at all! But forgiveness has given me the will to carry on, to move forward to do something positive to help young people.
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