Guardian Girl Gang Member Follow-Up Article
Following on from the BBC’s report into the abuse of teenage girls in modern English street gangs, The Guardian has followed up in print on the subject. The article is here.
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As survivors, the reaction of parents when the child discloses can vary. This is the first case we have seen where the parents have demanded money from a confirmed offender with only a condition of leaving the area rather than a formal report to police. The money was then used as a deposit on a…
For those of you within reach of Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, NY, you might want to check out the art being exhibited by survivors of sexual abuse at the 18th annual SASS Art Show on Oct. 16. Check out their website for more information and examples of survivor artwork from previous shows.
No news has emerged about England’s stalled government-level abuse enquiry due to two Chairs having to step down last year. Now a third has been appointed from New Zealand as anyone English was too likely to have links to the late Leon Brittain and not be seen as impartial. The new appointment has happened within…
If this gap feeling describes where you are in your healing, turn your gaze around from looking at the goal and how far it may be to how much further along you are on that path than you were 1, 3, or 5 years ago.
You might be surprised by how far you’ve come in that time. You might even take a moment to feel proud of yourself.
This quote is, frankly, just so freaking much.
“Personal boundaries are important for establishing a sense of self-worth and a sense of self-love. Those who grew up unable to establish their own personal space or to have a sense of control over their own life may have learned to seek approval or validation from others instead of trusting themselves and building a solid sense of self-identity.”
“It’s embarrassing and painful every time he does it. It never gets easier.” First off, kudos to Mr. Wilson for having the courage to do this. Secondly, this is something I’m not sure many survivors understand. Getting up and telling your story can be a powerful thing. It’s necessary because there are still so many…