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 […]
Hello everyone! We hope you are well, it has been another busy year for Into The Light and we wanted to update you on some of the work we have been doing to support Survivors of Sexual abuse in their journey of recovery. This year over 500 Survivors and their […]
This week we came to the end of another of our Women’s Survivors Group Course. We had some fantastic feedback about how the course had impacted the women who attended. 100% said that the course had improved their emotional stability 100% said that the course had improved their confidence 100% […]
Over the past few weeks there has been a lot of reporting of the injustice and silencing of Survivors of sexual violence and abuse. Sadly this is often the case – and it can make us feel more isolated and hopeless. Reaching out to an organization or friend that can […]
There has been a lot in the news this week about influential people silencing survivors – and another enquiry into child sexual exploitation and “grooming gangs” is now in trouble. Meanwhile none of the recommendations have been implemented from the Independent Inquiry Into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) from three years […]
Reports of sexual assaults and harassment on trains have risen by more than a third over the past 10 years, according to data requested by a BBC investigation. There were 2,661 incidents reported across England, Scotland and Wales last year, where one in 10 were children – with some younger […]
October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) in 2025. This month serves as an opportunity to raise awareness about domestic violence, share information, and support victims and survivors. According to the Office of National Statistics (ONS), millions of people across the UK are experiencing domestic abuse in one […]
