The Talks
Life after Boarding School
the long term impact
Strictly for ex-boarders and therapists
One of the saddest realisations I have had was understanding the impact that boarding school had on my psyche, my sense of self and my mental wellbeing.
Those who went usually do not talk about the experiences and yet struggle to make sense of a world they were ill-prepared for until the wheels come off: divorce, job loss, a big birthday or just being a hands-on parent to a child who is now the age they were sent away. Often we go for therapy, only for us never to mention our boarding school backgrounds.
This talk gives insight into some of the common traits and thoughts experienced by those brought up in boarding school in a gentle and supportive manner.