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When #CSA survival meets real-life advocacy. Latest blog written in the style of the fairytale in The Flying Child: "This is not really happening", she thought to herself, because she appeared to have left her body and was watching her own self from the corner of the ceiling

Today was a recording day for The Flying Child audiobook. It’s an important process, but far from easy. (Today I was reading in a recording studio about abuse that took place in a recording studio - that was most likely part of a far wider distribution of CSA material (#TACSA) I

Latest blog: “As is often the way, it was one professional who made the difference. It's always the one with the smile that reaches the eyes. it’s always the one with the handshake that turns to a hug because the care is heartfelt, not tick-box.” #CSA theflyingchild.com/post/theflying…

The Flying Child (CIC) Reading this brought back memories when I first saw childline shown on TV & realising what I'd experienced was CSA. I had no idea up until that point it had a name.

I have made a few new connections and thought I’d introduce myself as not all will know my story (the drive behind my work), or why I am not visible on social media. I’m a survivor of CSA and other abuse within the (affluent) family home. I’m an activist, writer and the founder

Audio book recording today. Difficult. There is a special place in hell for people who hurt children. #TheFlyingChildStory #CSA

I’m off to lovely Manchester today, where I’ll be presenting at the BACP International Research Conference, alongside Alison Rouse. We are talking about survivor collaboration and co-research, and will have a conversation about the challenges and pitfalls of ethical collaboration

Poetry found in Manchester yesterday on our way back from the BACP International Research Conference. #PavementPoetry

In the chapter ‘The Touch’ in The Flying Child - A Cautionary Fairy Tale For Adults, I explore a pivotal moment in the story where The Little Princess, through the healing touch of massage, experiences a involuntary release of the trauma resulting from CSA. The touch is

“This is a ‘must read’. It’s hard but we can’t ignore the damage that this causes.” Lovely review from the CEO of Westmeria Counselling. Last night Pat and I spoke to their counselling team about the process of writing #TheFlyingChildStory, as they have been reading it in their

Tomorrow I’m delivering a keynote to social work students at University of Winchester . This will be my fourth year of speaking at this university from the perspective of the survivor. As a survivor of #CSA, off the radar of services as a child, my work in this sector continues to be a dream come

This word count feels like an important milestone. Thank you to those who have offered to read and feedback on my first draft. Few more chapters to write, but there is a clear direction now and I’m loving the process. Writing is the Best. Thing. Ever. #secondbook

Sexual abuse within families is common. We don’t hear much about it because of the stigma. It can be really hard to speak out. When we do, people look the other way. Or they don’t support us. It happened to me. I am now able to speak about it but it took a long time, and the