by admin | Fri,Dec,2024 | Emotions, Healing, Poetry, Spoken Word
Love What does it look like again?I’ve forgotten And That just breaks a heart againThat heart’s mine not forgotten It just needs a little attention Not forgotten Love it looks like this…It’s self care not the kind That’s just sleep Or feeding yourself But the...
by admin | Wed,Dec,2024 | Child Sex Abuse, Community Healing
In England and Wales, one in four girls and one in six boys are sexually abused. If you think that figure is frightening, those of us who work and research in the field feel it’s even higher, judging by the number of people who come forward to us and organisations...
by admin | Wed,Nov,2024 | Child Sex Abuse
The recent resignation of Justin Welby as Archbishop of Canterbury, amidst allegations that he failed to act against a former priest accused of child abuse, has rightly sparked public outrage. The sense of betrayal is palpable as we witness yet another institutional...
by admin | Wed,Oct,2024 | Black Women, Community Healing, Emotions, Trauma
Dear Jo Today, as I celebrate 14 years of freedom, courage, resilience, and new beginnings, I find myself thinking of you. Coincidentally, while lost and walking, I ended up at the hostel you found for me to stay 14 years ago. You know I don’t believe in coincidences....
by admin | Wed,Sep,2024 | #CSAM, Child Sex Abuse, Trauma Informed
Every year, millions of children are exploited. Yet, the language we use often fails to reflect the seriousness of these crimes. Recently, high-profile cases, like that of Huw Edwards, have exposed a critical issue: how we describe child abuse and exploitation. The...
