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Hi, I can't release details of the campaign/charity at the moment as it is being finalised as to which campaign it is best suited for. As soon as the agreement is finalised (hopefully in the next few days) it will be announced to those involved. No one, including the editors, receive payment...

I appreciate your questions and concerns. It is, as I am sure you will appreciate, not possible to give all the details in a post. As editors, we too prefer to have some level of anonymity at this stage and don't want to have our personal details all over the place, it is common practice for...

worldwide would be good but this is specific to the UK as the aim is to link to an awareness campaign/ charity which is UK based. Also, the level of interest in the UK alone is a job and a half to manage. Maybe the next book can be wider.

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Did you experience trauma during childhood? Would you like the opportunity to have your voice published? Did you have an adverse childhood experience? Was your voice not heard? Would you like the opportunity to have your voice now published in a collection of voices of those having...

You are spot on. My word against his. There were witnesses both our mothers, knew it was happening and lied into their interviews to protect themselves from the firing line. I am currently in the police complaints system, asking why they didn't arrest our parents too as the time between his...

I am fuming but also sort of pleased. The guy who abused me has been sentenced to 8 months suspended, 200 hours of community service and 40 rehabilitation, and 10 years on the sex offenders register. This was for being caught talking to a child and planning to meet for sex. The child unbeknown...

https://www.essexpsychtherapy.com/

mine is £110 per hour. I work for a low-cost clinic though that charge what the person can afford most pay around £25-£30. You get a trainee therapist for that. The average here is about £60 for a general therapist.

I struggle with this because I wonder how much of it could be used to make the medical world not have to provide full resources to mental health treatment. With really good treatment then there is the possibility that individuals would not want to die. Is it more economical for those suffering...

Brilliant well done.

Hi i just read this (late i know) I am asking on another post about peoples experience of UK reporting and sounds like your case is similar to mine. I reported my abuser and because the law in the 80s is not as is now they could not take him to court. Even though the police and CPS knew he was...

I am so sorry that the legal system will probably not get you the justice that you deserve. But its great to hear that you took such a brave step to report it. I am also pleased that the police appear to have handled it all well. My case is somewhat different. I reported my abuser after some 30...

Wondering what other's experience of reporting historic CSA has been like. My experience has not been overly positive, due to red tape I must add not the officers involved. Was hoping others have had better outcomes and a more positive outcome. Want to restore my faith but feel free to have a...

self compassion

For an autobiography my go to is ' no comfort zone' by marla handy

I think it depends on where you are and if its self help dbt. I believe in the USA dbt groups are long term a year or over, dbt is best suited that way. Here in the UK it tends to be a much more watered down approach. However there are some great therapists who do it one-to-one rather than in a...

I like you find I sleep better in daylight, however, if I nap during the day this can sometimes mean I cant sleep at night. I have found sleeping with a salt lamp on during the night as a solution, gives a soft enough glow to replicate a bit of daylight. I must admit that I love daytime...

I changed my name 5 years ago and it has been one of the best things I have ever done. As others said it did not change me or my past. However, it did give me a sense of control. It was the final part of completely letting go of my toxic family, I didn't want them and didn't want the name they...

HI you can get the card at Face covering exempt card it is not a government-led card exception as these do not yet exist.

Hi, I have the exact same issue and live here in the UK. You can get the exception card for 55p and is self-referred. However, my understanding is that shops can still refuse you entry even with a card. The government guidance does cover if the wearing of a mask causes enhanced anxiety or...

It sounds to me that she was perhaps trying to reassure you that whatever you say is safe with her. That what you say is not going to send her into an emotional spin either positively or negatively. A way of expressing that she is there to hold your emotions and wont take those emotions on and...

That is the same for me. I last a minute before erupting in a panic. same with ear plugs. 100% due to my trauma so might be different for others. I find playing white noise or very soft music helps more with sudden loud noises as it distracts and softens them a little.

sorry that sleep is such an ordeal for you. I have struggled with sleep my whole life and only now finding things that really do help after my experimenting. my go-to things are: A weighted blanket can be a bit pricey but I have found it to be so worth it. By far helped more than anything else...

Sorry that you too are experiencing this. It is an ongoing issue for me. My first ever therapist once got me to list out my nightmares during the week. She was shocked to see that the best night was only 1 (which was later in the week when I was so fed up I had avoided sleep and only napped...