This week Keir Starmer the Prime Minister met with Survivors of abuse by former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed to push for greater accountability for what they describe as “decades of institutional rape and sexual abuse”. Survivor groups said they hope the meeting with Keir Starmer will be a “landmark […]
Creating a toolbox which can help boost your mood whenever you find yourself feeling low can be really helpful: Make lists of things you like about yourself, successes, things you are grateful for, good experiences and compliments. Come up with a list of things that you can do for a […]
This week we came to the end of another of our Into The Light Women Survivors Group Psycho-Educational Courses. It was such a privilege to share the journey of ten weeks with nine amazing Women Survivors. We got some lovely feedback at the end of the course including: “This course […]
Facing the realisation that we have been sexually abused is very often extremely difficult to acknowledge even to ourselves and so we can enter into denial about it. It is a way of protecting ourselves but in the long term this may not be healthy as we are avoiding the […]
“Early on we begin our storehouse of anger, finding places inside to tuck it away and hide it” (Source: Parks Inner Child Therapy – Penny Parks – Souvenir Press Published 1994 page128) For some of us anger is a tricky topic – we might think we are not angry – […]
Tomorrow Saturday 25th April is our Into The Light Workshop – this one is called “Lets Believe Survivors” We are so excited to welcome new friends and old to this space where we are planning on offering information, support and hope. We have been running these workshops since 2008!! We […]
Although there are often “Trigger Warnings” before TV programmes for most people, identifying triggers takes a lot of time and introspection. However, there are certain steps that you can take to get you on the way to identifying triggers in your life. Identify Your Responses Identifying a trigger is hard. […]
When emotions feel overwhelming, finding a safe space can help you reconnect with yourself and regain a sense of calm. This space can be anywhere that feels comforting such as your room, a quiet park, a café, or even a small corner that helps you feel grounded. 🌿✨ Give yourself […]
Sadly, many survivors of sexual abuse carry deep feelings of shame because of what was done to them. Often, this shame is internalised, even though it belongs to the abuser — not the survivor. Talking about abuse and its impact can be one way to begin lifting that shame. But […]
As we start a new Women Survivors Group Psycho-Educational Course and prepare for our Into The Light Workshop For Survivors and their Supporters in April; we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our funders whose generosity makes our work possible. In particular, we are deeply grateful […]
We are delighted to share that our project has been awarded funding through the Awards for All programme from The National Lottery Community Fund. This funding will help us continue our work supporting Survivors of sexual abuse towards their path of recovery through our Women Survivors Group Courses and our […]
The name Sarah Everard will never be forgotten. In March 2021, Sarah was simply walking home when her life was taken. Her story deeply affected people across the UK and beyond, not only because of the tragedy itself but because it reflected a fear many women live with every day. […]
And not just saying it — actually creating spaces where survivors of sexual abuse feel safe, heard, and supported. On April 25th, 2026, there’s an online workshop called “Let’s Believe Survivors: A Workshop of Information, Support and Hope For Survivors And Their Supporters.” This space is for Survivors.It’s for partners.It’s […]
In the light of everything this is happening right now in our world involving abusers – let’s switch the focus to someone whose voice should be heard. Speaking about her decision to waiver her anonymity French Rape Survivor Gisele Pelicot writes “I didn’t want to be alone any more….so many […]
In October 2022, the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) published its final report looking at child sexual abuse across multiple organisations. Key findings included: Sadly, not being believed is a critical element to why children and young people continued to be abused. This is so evident with the […]
Sometimes when we have experienced abuse or lived in an unsafe environment we become used to being very submissive and unassertive and this can become a blue print for our life today. This is becausein an environment in which self-assertion is unsafe for the child or young person , shame […]
We are currently planning a workshop for Survivors and those who support them Here are the details: Let’s Believe Survivors: A Workshop Of Information, Support And Hope For Survivors of Sexual Abuse And Their Supporters Looking At: Shame, Thinking Patterns, Memories, Pleasure, Sexuality and Healing Date: Saturday 25th April 2026 […]
Hope in 2026 doesn’t mean ignoring how difficult life can be – but perhaps it can mean that having our struggles are not the end of the story. Survivors of sexual abuse can find hope and support through helplines and services. One of the main services to reach out to in the UK is The Survivors Trust. The Survivors Trust offer […]
We are now forming our next Into The Light Women Survivors Group Psycho-Educational Course. Here are some of the benefits of attending: Here are the details: Course Venue: Seven sessions on line via Zoom. Three sessions are in person Ealing West London Course Dates: Wednesday evenings 18th March to 20th […]