“It is an important unsettling - not just for those directly affected, but for everyone; politicians, family members, friends, journalists....The powerful theme of the book is how silence is coerced and that everyone has a responsibility for really paying attention to children in…

I included the last quote in the video because it’s so important. To not acknowledge the CSA trauma in the room when we explore the impact of the subject in such an open way, would be insensitive and potentially harmful to those involved.

I also like the one that says I speak…

This is some of the feedback we’ve received from counsellors/students for our training last week.

100 percent of people said that the presentation has made them reflect on their personal responses to the subject of CSA.

100 percent would recommend our training to a colleague.…

Well our first Kintsugi Conversation podcast SV activist conversation is in the can 📽️ What a lovely, insightful, real, but hopeful conversation with Sophie The Flying Child (CIC) She has even agreed to chat again 🌈 Sophie'a book is an amazing insight into her recovery of self 🌠

Lovely feedback from one of our PGDip students. Wonderful to hear the impact of Sophie's work. York St John University School of Education, Language and Psychology The Flying Child (CIC)

The Flying Child (CIC) She will be most welcome - keep us on our toes 😂 Looking forward to chatting with you about all things survivor activist ..🥷

Just about to be interviewed by Rob Balfour BSc, MSc, GMBPsS and his co-host Niamh for their Kintsugi Conversations podcast - can you spot the loaf? Should she stay or go? (She behaved abysmally during a Zoom today. She chased the cat, upended the bin and barked at planes)

Joys of having to…

The Flying Child (CIC) Good for you for holding clear boundaries, sorry you were criticised for that. I've experienced similar & equally there's only me answering messages/emails at the moment! Thankful that most people understand this, important issue to highlight, thank you

Thank you for this amazing feedback Holly. 🙏🏼🌸

I really loved delivering this session with my co-trainer Jasmine!

#counselling #trauma #CSA

This BBC radio programme with the author, Sophie Olson, is also an essential listen. bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

Latest blog:

“I am stopped by a sudden and invisible force that binds me. I turn to stone. People stride past me – I’m a stick caught in the reeds. They don’t notice how perilous the waters. How close I am to drowning – they don’t see what I see”

#CSA theflyingchild.com/2024/04/27/gli…

Today I was criticised by a survivor for not replying immediately to her private message at 930pm on a Saturday night.

Whilst I’m happy to receive private messages, I would like to remind people that I am inundated at times. I have 5 social media platforms, run my own company,…

#Finished The author's experiences told as a fairy story interspersed with conversations with her therapist give an original, powerful & brave insight into life as a survivor of child sexual abuse and coping with the effects and traumas. A must read. Thanks again The Flying Child (CIC)

A superbly written and 'must read' blog that survivors of #childsexualabuse will relate to 👇

Presentation is written! Normally I leave it until the day before so I'm feeling pretty pleased with myself.😀 Really looking forward to this event - I'm on a panel with some lovely people and it's such a privilege to have been invited to take part. #CSA #maternity Royal College of Midwives 💙

LOUDfence at St Anne's RC Church in Buxton St Anne's Buxton. LOUDfence-Make your voice and your compassion visible.

The Flying Child (CIC) Very relatable. The world carries on moving and no one observes your own stillness. You wonder why the conveyor belt hasn't stopped with you. I've had moments where I think it's them, only its not. But at the time, you feel your heart is louder than thunder.

Latest blog:

“I am stopped by a sudden and invisible force that binds me. I turn to stone. People stride past me – I’m a stick caught in the reeds. They don’t notice how perilous the waters. How close I am to drowning – they don’t see what I see”

#CSA theflyingchild.com/2024/04/27/gli…

Wow - thank you for this incredible review. 🙏🏼🌸

#TheFlyingChildStory documents the therapeutic journey I took with my therapist, Pat. It includes the fairy tale and drawings I created to help me make sense of my experiences and many between-session conversations, with insights…

Today I was interviewed for Surrey Hills Community Radio and talked about the book, #Theflyingchildproject and all things surviving CSA. The show will air next Thursday. Thank you Katherine for looking after me and for helping to promote #TheFlyingChildStory

#CSA ZunTold Publishing