When we think of domestic violence we often think of physical violence which involves a spouse or an intimate partner. This usually involves force ag…

Nearly half a million adults are sexually assaulted in England and Wales each year (rapecrisis.org.uk). Below is a poem illustrating the difficulties…

The recent report by Dame Janet Smith stated that the BBC repeatedly failed to stop ‘monstrous’ abuse by DJ Jimmy Savile and broadcaster Stuart Hall.…

At the party she met a guy, they started chatting and soon realised they had a lot in common. This felt so good to find someone who understood her wo…

When the physical, emotional and bodily remembered memories of sexual abuse are kept secret, a tension of conflict exists within the survivor. This i…

Domestic abuse can happen to anyone. It doesn’t matter what age you are, where you live, your ethnic background or what kind of relationship you are…

The traumatic experiences of sexual abuse are unique to each individual but in this brief article I will write about some generalisations usually exp…

I attended a meeting last week, which highlighted the of lack of knowledge regarding child sexual abuse victims and the overall impact abuse has on t…

Many people wonder why men and women stay in abusive relationships and don't just walk away from these toxic situations. How can we expect them to un…

The recent convictions of celebrities Stuart Hall and Rolf Harris have led the media and the CPS to applaud the breaking down of a long held taboo ab…

When people hear the word abuse most imagine physical violence. However many deny, excuse, or choose to overlook psychological abuse. The bottom lin…

Secrets and lies What place do secrets have in our lives? Are we good at keeping secrets? Do we need secrets? Do we keep secrets better as we get ol…