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Patricia M Wennell

@patriciamwennell.bsky.social
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I’m a survivor of childhood abuse, retired social worker, published author, campaigner, speaker and nature lover.

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Patricia M Wennell @patriciamwennell.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
It’s National Poetry Day on 1st October and I’m launching my book. Don’t Pass it on - Pay it forward is full of passion and creativity. Don’t miss out, get your free ticket today! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-p...
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National Poetry Day Book Launch. Poems, Art and Memoirs
Be part of an evening where deep and meaningful poems, beautiful art and personal stories offer powerful connection.
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Patricia M Wennell @patriciamwennell.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
I’ve recently published a book of poetry and art entitled ‘Don’t Pass it on - Pay it forward. It’s available on Amazon. It’s a very cute little book with very important contents! amzn.eu/d/0h17Odnp
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Don't Pass It On: Pay it Forward: Amazon.co.uk: Wennell, Patricia M: 9781068464072: Books
Buy Don't Pass It On: Pay it Forward by Wennell, Patricia M (ISBN: 9781068464072) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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Good Law Project @goodlawproject.org · 15/08/2026
Dr Arday’s tragic death was the direct, foreseeable result of press harrassment, with racism playing a key role We're asking the prime minister to commission an immediate public inquiry ito ensure we never see a tragic death like Dr Arday's again goodlaw.social/n1ck
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Michael Broussard @michaelbroussard.myatproto.social · 10/06/2026
My first too! What wonderful memories.
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Patricia M Wennell @patriciamwennell.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Just have to share the exciting news about the amazing book in the link below. I am honoured that one of my poems has been included in here: amzn.eu/d/0561aPZp
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Michael Broussard @michaelbroussard.myatproto.social · 26/05/2026
I'll be telling my story of trauma to triumph in my virtual show Doctor Who Saved My Life and I would love to have you there. Tickets are available for a measly $5 donation. #DoctorWho #TheatreSky #mentalhealth #healing DoctorWhoSavedMyLife.eventbrite.com
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Doctor Who Saved My Life
A virtual play about the healing power of Doctor Who.
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Patricia M Wennell @patriciamwennell.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
If you haven’t watched this interview yet, it’s not too late. Don’t forget to subscribe, like and buy Bec a coffee if you like her work. youtu.be/f73L8UHWRuY?...
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"We can't AFFORD this!" - the true COST of ab*se w/survivor, author & activist Patricia M Wennell
YouTube video by Bec Griffin & The Deep Dive Project
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Patricia M Wennell @patriciamwennell.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
I experience a feeling of soul sadness when I think about my childhood. Child abuse has left me with trauma that I am learning to live lighter with. You can read how I began that incredible journey with amazing therapists in my memoir, soon be joined by a book of poetry. Available on Amazon.
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Bec Griffin @thedeepdiveproject.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
We need to talk about this interview with victim-survivor Anneke Lucas and what other revealed about our world. Opus Dei, the Epstein Files, and the TRUTH of who ACTUALLY runs the world (hint: it's the predators): youtu.be/_hcf_PoTx9o
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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Congrats to Julie K. Brown! She was awarded a #Pulitzer Prize special citation today for her groundbreaking reporting in 2017 & 2018 for the Miami Herald exposing Jeffrey Epstein's systematic abuse of young women and the justice system & powerful network of associates that protected him for years.
A powerful narrative portrait of Julie K. Brown, the Miami Herald investigative journalist celebrated for her "Perversion of Justice" series, which exposed the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein and led to her 2026 Pulitzer Prize special citation. Brown sits in the heart of a newsroom, leaning forward with her hands clasped over the back of a vibrant lime-green chair. Her expression is steady and resolute, a faint, knowing smile playing on her lips. She has shoulder-length, strawberry-blonde hair and wears a crisp, white short-sleeved linen top. Her look is punctuated by bold, artistic accessories: a long necklace featuring large, multi-colored geometric beads and matching statement earrings. The background is filled with the tools of her trade: Dell computer monitors and large wall-mounted screens displaying blurred news segments, including one featuring her own likeness. The composition is balanced and centered, capturing a mood of quiet authority and tireless determination. This image stands as a tribute to Brown’s historical significance in journalism, marking her as a champion for victims whose reporting forced a global reckoning on power and systemic failure.
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Patricia M Wennell @patriciamwennell.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
If you are a person who experienced abuse in childhood (aka Survivor) a relative, friend or professional who knows someone who has experienced abuse in childhood you may like to read this book: amzn.eu/d/05iYUDo0
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Patricia M Wennell @patriciamwennell.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
An overwhelming sense of sadness creeps through me when I see the greed, violence and cruelty in this world. So, I think of all the generosity, gentleness and kindness I see and choose to think of that. Most importantly, I continue to give my all to be that.
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Patricia M Wennell @patriciamwennell.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
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Patricia M Wennell @patriciamwennell.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Beautifully told!
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Bec Griffin @thedeepdiveproject.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Tomorrow, at 0800 central time, the March 2026 Newsroom Analysis will go live over on YouTube. We NEED TO TALK about the POLITICO report on systemic PROTECTION of PREDATORS in the Catholic Church: youtu.be/yvFcf-zkkrE
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The Flying Child @theflyingchild.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Thank you @patriciamwennell.bsky.social and @jomo14729.bsky.social for taking the time to read my manuscript. This feedback has made my heart sing ♥️ #SecondBook #middlegrade
Positive feedback and a beePositive feedback with daisies Positive feedback with an illustration of a bee and a glitter ball
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Patricia M Wennell @patriciamwennell.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
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2nd edition of Because It Didn’t Stop When It Ended is available on Amazon. Ideal for anyone who has been abused in childhood and wants to know how therapy can make a positive difference. Also great l...
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ContempraInn 🌹 @contemprainn.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
The "Cycling Through Water" trail in Belgium, 🇧🇪 designated by Time magazine as one of the world's most astonishing places, is a 212-meter trail that crosses a lake at water level…
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Patricia M Wennell @patriciamwennell.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Great opportunity to talk about the impact of abuse with Michael. He’s a great guy!
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Melissa Brooks @melissa-brooks.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Every single one of these points applies to me.
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Patricia M Wennell @patriciamwennell.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
An important podcast. The devastating impact of ab*se in childhood is long lasting. youtu.be/f73L8UHWRuY?...
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"We can't AFFORD this!" - the true COST of ab*se w/survivor, author & activist Patricia M Wennell
YouTube video by Bec Griffin & The Deep Dive Project
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Patricia M Wennell @patriciamwennell.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Bec Griffin and her informative Deep Dive Project interviews provide essential insight into hard hitting subjects. You can watch one of them here: youtu.be/f73L8UHWRuY?...
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"We can't AFFORD this!" - the true COST of ab*se w/survivor, author & activist Patricia M Wennell
YouTube video by The Deep Dive Project
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Patricia M Wennell @patriciamwennell.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
2nd Edition of my book, self published July 2025 with all the art and photographs in colour.
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twist @pvdork.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
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Patricia M Wennell @patriciamwennell.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Another great interview by Michael!
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Patricia M Wennell @patriciamwennell.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
This virtual play is an incredibly beautiful creative account of the most cruel abuse. Michael expresses the distress and impact of it painfully and exquisitely. Not something to miss and for a small donation you will be making an enormous difference.
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Michael Broussard @michaelbroussard.myatproto.social · 19/08/2025
An important reminder.
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Patricia M Wennell @patriciamwennell.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Michael’s play is extremely powerful and demonstrates his courage in surviving and in his style of sharing.
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Michael Broussard @michaelbroussard.myatproto.social · 16/08/2025
Join me TODAY 8/16 at 8pm UK/3pm EDT for my free play about finding healing in Doctor Who. Click the link to attend. It's part of the PBH Digital Fringe! us02web.zoom.us/j/82968534354 #TheatreSky #FreeFringe #edfringe @freefringe.bsky.social @edfringe.bsky.social @manningofficial.bsky.social
Doctor Who cosplayer (me) as the Third Doctor with their arms around Doctor Who actor Katy Manning. They are in front of a Tardis.
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Patricia M Wennell @patriciamwennell.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Interesting how much support survivors (those with lived experience of childhood abuse) offer care to each other at huge cost to themselves. Such a contrast to how those who abuse, who are self serving, take pleasure in causing devastating harm by blaming, threatening and denying.
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Doctor Who Saved My Life @askasurvivor.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Check out a new Survivor Stories video with author @patriciamwennell.bsky.social sharing her therapy journey and talking about her memoir Because It Didn't Stop When It Ended. #mentalhealth #traumahealing #CSA #SA #SurvivorSky youtu.be/8_1IRptv82M
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Survivor Stories: Patricia M Wennell
YouTube video by Ask a Sex Abuse Survivor
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Doctor Who Saved My Life @askasurvivor.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
I hope you'll join me 8/16 on Zoom when I tell the story of my healing journey from trauma to triumph. It's free and you can register to attend at the link. #TheatreSky #mentalhealth #traumahealing #SurvivorSky #CSA #SA www.sexabusesurvivor.com/p/doctor-who...
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Doctor Who Saved My Life
A Free Show 8/16 on Zoom. This interactive play is a testimonial to the healing power of Doctor Who.
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Patricia M Wennell @patriciamwennell.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
I’m very disappointed in the lack of action from the UK. What are you going to do about it @Keir_Starmer www.instagram.com/reel/DMdvBXQ...
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Patricia M Wennell @patriciamwennell.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
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Doctor Who Saved My Life @askasurvivor.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
So looking forward to this conversation with @patriciamwennell.bsky.social on Saturday.
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Doctor Who Saved My Life @askasurvivor.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
I'm hosting my next Zoom support group for my fellow sex abuse survivors on 8/5 at 7pm EDT. Peer to peer support for survivors of all genders. To get the sign on info, subscribe to the newsletter. #CSA #SA #mentalhealth #traumahealing #SurvivorSky sexabusesurvivor.com
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Ask A Survivor
Events and other announcements related to the interactive theatrical show and survivor support organization "Ask A Sex Abuse Survivor".
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Michael Broussard @michaelbroussard.myatproto.social · 16/07/2025
Our next FREE Survivor Stories event will be on 7/19 at 3pm EDT (8pm UK) on Zoom when we host @patriciamwennell.bsky.social, author of the memoir Because It Didn't Stop When It Ended, detailing her therapy journey after abuse. #mentalhealth sexabusesurvivor.com/p/free-survivor-stories-event-7-19
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FREE Survivor Stories Event 7/19
Sex abuse survivor Patricia M Wennell tells her story and answers your questions. Patricia is the author of the memoir Because It Didn't Stop When It Ended, detailing her therapy journey after abuse.
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Michael Broussard @michaelbroussard.myatproto.social · 11/07/2025
If you feel so inclined, I would be very grateful if you shared the pinned post on my profile about the next virtual show I'm doing. Gotta get the word out! Thank you. 🙂
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
A new mural in France depicting Lady Liberty covering her face in shame was unveiled one day before America's Independence Day.
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Patricia M Wennell @patriciamwennell.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Very much looking forward to sharing my story. Hope you can attend. Michael provides an important support network with Ask A Sex Abuse Survivor.
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Patricia M Wennell @patriciamwennell.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
I’m looking forward to having a conversation with @michaelbroussard.bsky.social. I am honoured to be able to share my experience with others and will endeavour to answer all questions presented.
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Michael Broussard @michaelbroussard.myatproto.social · 13/06/2025
I'm hosting my next Zoom peer to peer support group for my fellow sex abuse survivors on 6/17. To get the sign on info, subscribe to the newsletter. #CSA #SA #mentalhealth #traumahealing #SurvivorSky askasurvivor.beehiiv.com
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Ask A Survivor
Events and other announcements related to the interactive theatrical show and survivor support organization "Ask A Sex Abuse Survivor".
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Patricia M Wennell @patriciamwennell.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Great interview.
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Patricia M Wennell @patriciamwennell.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Had so much fun meeting Romesh in Coughlans Bakery last week. He was doing a meet and greet, I was very pleased to give him a gift of my book. I’d love to know which woman gave him a pair of nickers from the local charity shop and why? 😂 🤣
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Patricia M Wennell @patriciamwennell.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
The Therapy Today Magazine is full of interesting and informative articles including mine! Therapy was a life saver for me. I hope my book will have a positive impact on those working or training in this great profession; and on those affected by abuse. Which incidentally is the whole of society.
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Patricia M Wennell @patriciamwennell.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
NDAs can silence victims of abuse & harassment. Let's change this! Sign the petition to ensure the Employment Rights Bill bans NDAs in cases of misconduct. #StopAbusiveNDAs #EmploymentRightsBill you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
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Stop employers covering up abuse
Hey! Do you remember the Harvey Weinstein case? Non Disclosure Agreements silenced victims of abuse - and it's not just happening in Hollywood. They're used in the UK to cover up all kinds of miscondu...
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Patricia M Wennell @patriciamwennell.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
@annemarienorman.bsky.social Hi Anne Marie, connecting from Facebook!
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