People who were sexually abused as children and later sought help for mental health problems have been failed by the NHS, according to senior psychiatrists. The Royal College of Psychiatrists has issued a public apology for decades of what it describes as mismanagement and misdiagnosis. The apology has been included […]
Here is some info for you…….. 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 14th November 2026 Time: 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm Venue: This workshop will be […]
This week we read about how a buried abuse memory brought a Sisters’ abuser to justice. Sisters Nikita Dallison and Mellissa Arkwright were just six and seven years old when they began to be abused by their half-brother Adrian Austin. But while Nikita, 36, can remember the harrowing details vividly, […]
Learning to trust after experiencing sexual abuse or sexual violence is a long road. Starting with small steps will bring confidence that leads onto more major changes in relationships. The way out of isolation is to communicate in relationships – find out what others are really thinking – not what […]
Having a Stressful Summer? Here are some ways to feel calmer and support your nervous system from Emmylou Seaman a Trauma Therapist in America. #SelfCare#SelfCareJourney#HealingJourney #RestAndRecover#MentalHealth#MentalWellbeing #EmotionalHealing #TraumaHealing #HealingAfterTrauma #TraumaRecovery #Resilience #RecoveryJourney
Do you need some self care for yourself right now? We have some great support and help for you over on our Into The Light website Have a look at our Self care page we have lots of ideas on: And much more,……click on for more information…. #SelfCare#SelfCareJourney#HealingJourney #RestAndRecover#MentalHealth#MentalWellbeing #EmotionalHealing […]
As the world comes together to celebrate the excitement of the World Cup, let’s also remember those whose homes are not places of safety. Behind closed doors, many adults (especially women) and children live with the fear of domestic abuse. Sport has the power to unite, inspire, and start conversations—but […]
Feeling a bit overwhelmed with everything going on – in yourself and in the world too? Its totally understandable – so lets take a moment and breath. There is a very simple technique that is easy to learn and have at our fingertips when we need it called “BOX BREATHING”. […]
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 […]