Tag: survivor
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Conversations with… Anonymous (Subject: Surviving an Abusive Relationship)
What’s it like to be in an abusive relationship? As someone who has never had this experience, I don’t know. I don’t know what it’s like to live in fear of the person I love. I don’t know what that kind of isolation feels like. I don’t know what it’s like to feel the need…
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Conversations with Fay Scott – Founder of LILY, Mentoring Program for Professional Women & Journey to Survival – Walking Group for Female Survivors of Sexual Violence
I love all of my interviews, but there are some that really make me sit back and think ‘wow… the world needs to hear this’. Fay’s interview is one of them. As a writer, I’m supposed to write a big, flowing introduction, but Fay’s words don’t need an introduction. They deserve to take centre stage.…
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Conversations with… Elena (Subject: Overcoming Childhood Trauma and Becoming Who You Want To Be)
As a victim of a sexual assault, I understand to some extent the impact trauma can have on a person’s life. Whilst what happened doesn’t define me, it will always be a part of me and it will always be something I have to work on overcoming. This week, Elena shares the story of her…
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Conversations with… Courtney (Subject: Overcoming Sexual Assault)
Talking about my experience of sexual assault was one of the most difficult but rewarding things I have ever done. I was blown away by the kind messages I received and speaking up reminded me of how strong, resilient and powerful I am. My wish for any survivor of a sexual assault is that they…
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Conversations with… Amanda (Subject: Surviving Cancer and Creating a Charitable Business)
I like to interview people who use their experiences to help others. What can I say, spreading a bit of positivity in the world is needed right now. The people I interview are incredible – their positive attitudes and the inspirational, ‘you can do it’ nature of their stories makes a difference in the world.…
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Conversations with… Jess Kitching (Subject: Overcoming Sexual Assault)
** trigger warning – this post talks about the aftermath of a sexual assault** The introduction to this interview and questions were written by Janet Kitching, Jess’ mum. When you become a mum and they place that little bundle into your arms, apart from experiencing an overwhelming and all consuming rush of love, you simultaneously…
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Conversations with… Raven Swaine (Subject: Overcoming Cancer – Hodgkin’s Lymphoma)
I met Raven when I was 18 through a friend who had invited me out with her group of friends. I remember feeling absolutely terrified to walk into a strangers house and meet an already established friendship group. Nobody wants to be the new girl, but there I was, the only one there in jeans,…
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