From my mother, Kathleen, I learnt about people, perspectives, relationships, and I inherited my sense of humour. Mum came to university the same year as I did, to do a diploma in social work, and she has become a really respected psychotherapist and counsellor. She taught me to walk across the room, to engage with people different from me, to see both sides of an issue, and, in doing so, to broaden my horizons. 