National Sorry Day – A Personal Reflection – Alarna Klimm – CHSP – Home Support Program.

National Sorry Day is a time for all Australians to pause and reflect upon the historical and ongoing trauma of past government policies, particularly the forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families.

It’s a day where emotions and memories intertwine, for some it can be a day of pain, for others, it represents another incredible milestone on life’s journey, a day to remember, but also a day to reflect upon how far we have come and the sacrifice of those who came before us.

Wuchopperen’s Home Support Worker Alarna Klimm see’s National Sorry Day as a time to reflect upon the tremendous strength and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait people. A time to pause and remember the loss and the trauma suffered along the way, but also a time to celebrate the strength of her people, and their resilience in the face of aversity.

“I find strength in being around loved ones, family, friends and neighbours, and healing as I remember the struggles my family endured. Who we are today is a reflection of what we have experienced for generations.”

“It’s a time to remember what is important to us. As a community we draw upon the experiences of our past generations, and we all work together to make the world a better place for future generations.”

“Our Elders would want us to impart to our future generations, never forget what was done to our parents and grandparents, never forget what they went through. The Stolen Generations has impacted upon all communities, but we can as a community keep going and stand tall and proud.”

“We cannot undo the past, but we can learn from it.”