Comments on: Julie Begum, Someone Still Evolving

By: Bill

Bill — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:40:27 +0000

An amazing story about courage, wisdom and benevolence in the face of adversity. Thank you.

By: Barbara Sarkar

Barbara Sarkar — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 17:20:17 +0000

Thank you! I love your life story. Hopefully I am also still evolving at the age of 82. No doubt you will continue to give encouragement and support to others in whatever capacity. It means a lot and makes a difference, it really does!

By: Sue

Sue — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 16:31:35 +0000

Thank you for sharing your story Julie. Truly inspirational.

By: Moushumi Bhowmik

Moushumi Bhowmik — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 20:58:26 +0000

It has been my absolute privilege to know Julie for over two decades. Whoever has come across her has also been touched by her kindness and generosity. At the same time she will never hesitate to stand for what she believes to be right and just.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 17:44:54 +0000

Echoing many of the other comments, I agree she is an amazing woman and with an inspiring story. Just what I needed to hear this morning amid news of all the trouble in the world. I have to believe there is more that unites us than divides us, and her story helps prove that is true. Thank you!

By: Karen Wesley

Karen Wesley — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 15:26:42 +0000

An a amazing lady – good to read about someone that doesn’t give up. I came to England with my Dad from Ireland in 1949 – my Mum came later with my baby brother after our house was sold. I remember thinking I was on holiday and would return to Belfast and see my friends and my Granda – but it was a long time before that happened.

By: Marcia Howard

Marcia Howard — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 14:24:32 +0000

What a brave, very brave young woman. I am in awe!

By: Eithne Nightingale

Eithne Nightingale — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 11:41:25 +0000

I have known Julie for decades but did not know all of this ….. lovely to read and thank you.
How little we know sometimes of people we admire… but how great to see where Julie’s resilience, energy, compassion and commitment come from. It was such a pleasure to meet her Mum too.

By: Martin Lightfoot

Martin Lightfoot — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 11:33:10 +0000

I found that such an interesting and thought provoking story. What a lottery being born is. We have no choice of our parents, where we will be born , or what colour our skin will be!
I try to imagine how I would have coped as a child growing as Julie has ,and how she has achieved so much.
And that meal looks delicious

By: Kate Bacon

Kate Bacon — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 11:17:15 +0000

Thank you for sharing your story Julie, you are an inspiration.