A Survivor @kdsurvive.bsky.social · 14/01/2025There is so much silence for those of us who have suffered at the hands of white rape gangs. So much silence. #CSA #CSE 051
Reposted by A SurvivorThe Flying Child @theflyingchild.bsky.social · 03/01/2025A long 🧵 . Please read to end 🙏🏼 Today was the annual New Year gathering, in my childhood home - a place where I was sexually abused. I lived there until I was 18. The perpetrator is no longer there but the memories of abuse are - in my old bedroom where he would come to ‘kiss me goodnight’. 1/ 6226
Reposted by A SurvivorRussell Stagg @russellstagg.bsky.social · 28/11/2024www.ctvnews.ca/world/u-k-po...ctvnews.caU.K. police investigate more than 5 people over alleged abuse by former Harrods boss Al FayedBritain's biggest police force has launched an investigation into more than five people who may have assisted the former boss of top-end department store Harrods, Mohamed Al Fayed, carry out more than... 021
Reposted by A SurvivorDavid Challen @davidchallen.bsky.social · 29/11/2024Gregg Wallace has been accused of making "lesbian jokes constantly" by a woman who worked on a travel show with him. The woman, who we are calling Anna, said he was "fascinated" by the fact she dated women and asked her the "logistics" of how it worked.bbc.co.ukGregg Wallace 'fascinated by my sex life and made lesbian jokes'A number of workers across a range of shows have approached BBC News with claims about the TV presenter. 3134
Reposted by A SurvivorSHERA Research Group International Collective researchers MVAWC @sheraresearch.bsky.social · 26/11/2024This new report by the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel mirrors the findings of our #CSA paper, reported by Lucy Thornton (links next post). This article by @louisetickle.bsky.social summarises the detail: www.tortoisemedia.com/contributor/... 1126
Reposted by A SurvivorDavid Challen @davidchallen.bsky.social · 26/11/2024“The end. I fought hard, I fought long. I went through pain no one could imagine." Vulnerable young mother, Kiena Dawes, 23, killed herself after leaving a note claiming “I was murdered” after suffering years of alleged abuse by her ex-boyfriend, a court has heard. #DomesticAbuseRelatedSuicideindependent.co.uk‘I was murdered’ – note from abused young mother who killed herselfRyan Wellings, 30, is accused of the manslaughter of his ex Kiena Dawes, after years of alleged abuse. 44020
Reposted by A SurvivorDr. Glenn Patrick Doyle @drdoylesays.bsky.social · 26/11/2024You need to know it's common for trauma survivors to feel guilt about setting limits, up to & including "no contact," w/ people who trigger us-- but that guilt doesn't mean it was a bad decision. 312215
Reposted by A SurvivorVictoria Derbyshire @vicderbyshire.bsky.social · 27/11/2024 CCTV shows autistic children being shoved into padded rooms, thrown to the floor, restrained by the neck - or left alone, sitting in vomit www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comCCTV shows pupils abused and locked in padded roomPolice have said staff will not face action over abuse of autistic children shown in videos leaked to the BBC. 2215557
Reposted by A SurvivorThe Flying Child @theflyingchild.bsky.social · 25/11/2024Today we are working with multi-agency practitioners from Southampton Safeguarding Partnership. My co trainer - consultant social worker Sarah Pritchard & I will explore how we can close the gap between practitioners & those experiencing intrafamilial #CSA, or living with the impact. #SideBySideCSA 0153
Reposted by A SurvivorEmma Jane Taylor @emmajanetayloruk.bsky.social · 25/11/2024I was called an evil white woman today for my campaigning to protect children from abuse… 131
Reposted by A SurvivorDr. Glenn Patrick Doyle @drdoylesays.bsky.social · 25/11/2024You are not "bad," "weak," or "stupid" for struggling or experiencing symptoms. Don't get in your head about experiencing symptoms. Refocus, again & again (& again), on responding to your symptoms w/ patience, compassion, & skill. This is recovery. 09519
Reposted by A SurvivorKaren Walker of Culture Smart @karenwalkercs.bsky.social · 26/11/2024#csa #childsexualabuse 012
Reposted by A SurvivorAurora New Dawn @auroranewdawn.bsky.social · 26/11/2024#16Days #IDEVAW #WhiteRibbonDay We work #365Days a year, challenging male violence against women & girls #YouAreNotAlone 🟣Athena women-only support groups 🟣Specialist Armed Forces support 🟣 DVA Cars where we travel alongside the police 🟣CPD Training 🟣Stalking Service #ArmedForcesFamily 141
Reposted by A SurvivorSHERA Research Group International Collective researchers MVAWC @sheraresearch.bsky.social · 26/11/2024Gisèle Pelicot graces the cover of vogue Germany, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women #16daysofactivism 018452
Reposted by A SurvivorDr. Glenn Patrick Doyle @drdoylesays.bsky.social · 24/11/2024Pretty much every trauma survivor I've ever worked with has been a highly sensitive soul existing in a highly complicated physical situation-- including their body, their housing or living situation, their economic circumstances, & their medical status. For starters. 010820
Reposted by A SurvivorKaren Walker of Culture Smart @karenwalkercs.bsky.social · 25/11/2024#csa #childsexualabuse 061
Reposted by A SurvivorDavid Challen @davidchallen.bsky.social · 24/11/2024BREAKING: Kanye West has been accused of sexual assault in a civil lawsuit that alleges he strangled a model on the set of a music video. A representative for Ye was approached for comment by NBC News on Saturday.news.sky.comKanye West accused of sexual assault on set of music video in new lawsuitThe lawsuit brought by a model featured in a music video relates to an alleged incident at the Chelsea Hotel in New York City in 2010. 1137
Reposted by A SurvivorMichael Conroy / Men At Work @michaelconroy.bsky.social · 22/11/2024No, 25th November is NOT ‘White Ribbon Day’. It is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women #IDEVAW This from @kareningalasmith.bsky.social is very compelling on why this matters. kareningalasmith.com/category/the...kareningalasmith.comThe International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women – Karen Ingala SmithPosts about The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women written by Karen Ingala Smith 15628
Reposted by A SurvivorFamily Law News @familylaw.bsky.social · 20/11/2024careappointments.com/care-news/en...careappointments.comMinister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty ordersAn education minister has admitted there has been an “unacceptable increase” in the number of children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders. These court orders allow a child to be 075
Reposted by A SurvivorFamily Law News @familylaw.bsky.social · 21/11/2024www.communitycare.co.uk/2024/11/20/g...communitycare.co.ukGovernment to create new type of accommodation for children at risk of deprivation of libertyWhat will be the impact of the DfE's plans to tackle profiteering in children's care? It will reduce profits without reducing the supply of placements. It will reduce profits but also cut the supply o... 022
Reposted by A SurvivorFamily Law News @familylaw.bsky.social · 21/11/2024Greg Hazeltine, Re [2024] EWHC 2982 (Fam) (21 November 2024): Committal proceedings against father for serious contempts in the course of children proceedings. Contempts proved and father sentenced to 5 months imprisonment. caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/fam/202...caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk Greg Hazeltine, Re - Find Case Law - The National Archives 021
Reposted by A SurvivorFamily Law News @familylaw.bsky.social · 22/11/2024www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/11...legislation.gov.ukThe Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (Commencement No. 6 and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2024These Regulations are the sixth commencement regulations made under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (“the Act”) that extend only to England and Wales. They bring into force Part 3 of the Act, which establ... 011
Reposted by A SurvivorFamily Law News @familylaw.bsky.social · 22/11/2024localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk/child-protec...localgovernmentlawyer.co.ukCouncil agrees to pay £50,000 in damages after unlawfully issuing care proceedings in relation to disabled child 076
Reposted by A SurvivorDr. Glenn Patrick Doyle @drdoylesays.bsky.social · 23/11/2024We didn't survive this long or this much pain in order to settle for a "meh" life or relationship. I will die on the hill of: trauma recovery that doesn't help us realistically create & enjoy a life we value is incomplete. 111216
A Survivor @kdsurvive.bsky.social · 23/11/2024They make the snow angels, snowmen & snowball fights. I stand back watching, thanking every part of me that I am a protector in this fight. I’ll never let them be hurt the way I was. I’ll never understand anyone who can. Just let them make the snow angels, snowmen & snowball fights. #survivor 030
Reposted by A SurvivorThe Flying Child @theflyingchild.bsky.social · 21/11/2024My teacher said when I was in his class he had concerns about me. His inaction at the time meant the abuse within my home continued, which is bad enough, but it‘s devastating when we grow up and realise no adult had the courage to speak up or fight for us as children. #CSASurvivorSky #CSA 1163
Reposted by A SurvivorG. Donald Cribbs @gdcribbs.bsky.social · 22/11/2024Warning: I was followed by a MAP account and I blocked them. They claim they are anti offending. A minor attracted person would be diagnosed as a pedophile. MAP is attempting to put a bow on that. A rebrand. There is no cure for pedophilia. #CSAsurvivorSky 362
Reposted by A SurvivorDr. Glenn Patrick Doyle @drdoylesays.bsky.social · 23/11/2024We're not gonna yell or pressure or shame ourselves out of a flashback, or any other trauma response. Yeah, self-compassion & patience & kind self talk might be kind of cringe-- but in my experience they're necessary tools for finding our way back. 06910
Reposted by A SurvivorDr. Glenn Patrick Doyle @drdoylesays.bsky.social · 23/11/2024Trauma survivors know: "resilience" is a double edged sword. Yeah, we survived. But surviving often leaves us w/ toxic BS (Belief Systems) about whether we "have" to endure pain alone, and/or whether it's acceptable to reach out for help (or even admit that we're struggling). 19416
Reposted by A SurvivorAaron Smith @aaronsmith333.bsky.social · 22/11/2024A useful list of people to never employ and always avoid. www.dailydot.com/debug/andrew...dailydot.comEXCLUSIVE: Hackers breach Andrew Tate's online university, leak data on 800,000 usersThe hacked data includes roughly 325,000 users' email addresses 67119
Reposted by A SurvivorEmma Jane Taylor @emmajanetayloruk.bsky.social · 22/11/2024Society needs to wake up and acknowledge that paedophiles are hidden in plain sight - and in EVERY corner of society! If everyone focused on this reality, and not just 'the few' in society, then children would be better protected from the wider realities of child sexual abuse. It ruins lives. 064
Reposted by A SurvivorEmma Jane Taylor @emmajanetayloruk.bsky.social · 22/11/2024Becoming a campaigner against child sexual abuse, and also the founder of charity Project 90-10 to protect children from being sexually abused, was NOT the dream I had as I was growing up, nor should it have been... 1/3 142
Reposted by A SurvivorSHERA Research Group International Collective researchers MVAWC @sheraresearch.bsky.social · 22/11/2024Starting Monday www.unwomen.org/en/get-invol...unwomen.org16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based ViolenceEvery 10 minutes, partners and family members killed a woman intentionally in 2023. The crisis of gender-based violence is urgent. There is #NoExcuse for violence against women and girls. The 16 Days ... 03924
Reposted by A SurvivorSHERA Research Group International Collective researchers MVAWC @sheraresearch.bsky.social · 21/11/2024'Sara Sharif begged her parents for forgiveness for “being rude” in a letter discovered after her death, a court has heard.'💔 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukSara Sharif: Girl, 10, begged parents’ forgiveness for ‘being rude'Sara Sharif’s father Urfan Sharif, stepmum Beinash Batool and uncle, Faisal Malik deny all charges. 031
A Survivor @kdsurvive.bsky.social · 21/11/2024Stop sharing pictures and videos of your children on social media. I mean anywhere in any capacity, not on your private accounts that you think are just for close family and friends and certainly not on public accounts. As quick as you post them they are stolen/stored. #ProtectYourChild #CSA #CSE 3124
Reposted by A SurvivorDr. Glenn Patrick Doyle @drdoylesays.bsky.social · 21/11/2024Trauma survivors need to be prepared for, when something good happens, the one-two punch of "I don't deserve it" & "it's not going to last anyway" to crop up & try to rob us of any chance to enjoy it. That sh*t is so generic Trauma Brain hype I can predict it now. Don't bite. 313128
Reposted by A SurvivorMichael Salter @mike-salter.bsky.social · 20/11/2024Child sexual abuse raises such strong moral imperatives that it is often "bracketed out" of discussion, so that people can talk about other things that interest them. For instance, academic discussion of children's "digital rights" and "digital citizenship" often relativises the harms of CSA as just 1143
Reposted by A SurvivorMichael Conroy / Men At Work @michaelconroy.bsky.social · 21/11/2024Well said. Better that children’s ’digital citizenship’ be postponed to 16+ than they be left to the complex risks posed by adults who either want to abuse them or don’t appreciate their vulnerabilities as things stand. 243
Reposted by A SurvivorMichael Salter @mike-salter.bsky.social · 21/11/2024Thanks. I'd prefer that social media platforms are child safe. But they aren't, and they won't be for the foreseeable future. The people saying we should slow down, not rush into age verification, etc, are not the people at the frontlines of this issue, swamped by increased victims month on month. 152
Reposted by A SurvivorClare Lavery @clerotto.bsky.social · 20/11/2024 #WorldChildrensDay – a time to honour #ChildRights #ChildProtection The global threats to children via prevalence of tech based abuse are real & abusers live amongst us in plain sight This is a very effective campaign (thanks @theflyingchild.bsky.social for sharing youtu.be/eSclz6bphZw?...youtu.be#TakeItDown: MonsterYouTube video by ChildFund International 145
A Survivor @kdsurvive.bsky.social · 21/11/2024Question for the psychologists, is rewind therapy ok for complex PTSD? 200