A true story of a journey through trauma, loss, and adversity to forgiveness, success and freedom.
Have you ever thought about the life of children who have been abandoned by their parents and have no option but to live at the mercy of the care system? Do you wonder about the struggles these children go through emotionally, physically, and psychologically, and how many of them survive and make progress despite a most bleak outlook?
Diana Hylton recounts her life experiences in Both Sides of the Track where she shares details about her childhood and the traumas that haunted her while she was growing up and continued to do so even after she did. She candidly shares her experiences of being a child within the British care system and how she overcame significant trauma to become a child protection social worker, having over the last seventeen years worked within some of the most challenging and diverse local authorities.
More than a memoir, Both Sides of the Track sheds light on the changes within the UK child protection system, the difficulties and the reforms which have significantly impacted social work practice and the important role of a child protection social worker. This is a compelling and inspiring story of how Diana emerged from trauma, hopeful and determined, despite all the complexities that she encountered at every turn. She also details the principles that kept her motivated regardless of all the adversities and of which gave her the strength and courage to challenge injustice and achieve against the odds.
