Survivor blog
Why we keep telling women to “stay safe” on nights out and why it is such a problem
Our comms volunteer shares her thoughts on sexual violence at university and on nights out and discusses what needs to change.
An open letter
I am writing this ‘open letter’ as a victim of sexual and emotional abuse in the hope that it may touch others and provide hope. That it may, in some minute way, bring about a grain of change that can be built on over time.
Jellyfish – a safe and happy place
This beautiful piece of writing was produced by one of the participants in our Creative Minds group. The group were thinking about creating a safe and happy place.
Lets Talk About Vaginismus
An often-difficult topic to discuss, but like many other topics the more we talk about them the less embarrassment they bring, and the more help and support people can access.
How could I be friends with the man who assaulted me?
I recently read an article in the Guardian about what they called ‘unacknowledged rape’. The article stated that a large percentage of women have experienced sexual assault that they label as a misunderstanding, and it led me to think about sharing my own experience.
Can We Really Reclaim the Night?
A thoughtful blog from one of our counsellors about feeling less safe when the days get shorter and the season changes.
How to make a self-care glitter jar
Making a glitter jar can be a relaxing and grounding experience, plus you have a re-usable grounding object at the end of it!
