I know several brave survivors of childhood sexual abuse, many of whom feel that they are sadly not heard…

It’s no wonder, because similarly to abuse survivors, we have been catapulted into an unquantified space, suspended somewhere in our muddled heads: our normal childhood brain developmental patterns have been interrupted by our perpetrators. The scars of which never heal and the flashbacks ever constant.

It is a lonely and lasting void, to the extent that many CSA victims soldier on alone, for decades, even a lifetime – unsure who to seek support from. It is a harrowing subject, and too complex is the pain that frequently the full extent of it is never even shared with loved ones.

I am fortunate in that I didn’t endure CSA, but with an abusive and harrowing childhood, I have some understanding of the consequences of this dreadful crime. I know how hard life can be, trying to cope with daily pressures whilst the indelible memories hinder our every day. I know that frequently it’s a matter of coping on an hourly basis, batting away the ugly narratives of self-doubt which poison our thoughts and hamper our functionality.

Yet, I also know that we innocent victims deserve to be happier, we deserve some peace and contentment, some help trying to understand the workings of our heads.

So, I’m delighted to be collaborating with the new charity: if Only… www.ifonlycharity.org.uk who provide a plethora of useful resources for CSA survivors. info@ifonlycharity.org.uk

Please kindly share their website with anyone who you think could benefit from their support. You may be the key in finally enabling a CSA victim to start feeling heard.