Survivor stories

It is not uncommon for survivors to feel alone and isolated. For many, hearing and sharing stories can play a vital role in their recovery from trauma. All of these stories are written directly by survivors and therefore contain triggering material and the occasional swear word.

If you would like to share your story, please get in touch with us via [email protected].

If you are considering whether to waive your right to anonymity, take a look at the Independent Press Standards Organisation's useful guide for survivors of sexual offences considering talking to the media. The guide outlines your legal right to anonymity and what do to if you are unhappy about the media's coverage of your story.

The Truth Project

The Truth Project is part of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse. Read more

We all have the power to make change no matter how powerless we sometimes feel

Erika talks about her own experiences of healing and how these inspired her to support other survivors. Read more

There is a lot of light at the end of the tunnel

Phillipene talks about her own experience of childhood sexual abuse and how taking risks gave her her life back. Read more

A Plea from the Heart: Survivors Speak out and Seek Support

Ian tells his story of childhood sexual abuse and urges survivors to speak out and access support like he did. Read more

My Experience of EMDR & Treating Trauma

Steph talks about how Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy helped her to heal after her experience of rape. Read more

My Poem

Andreena wrote a poem about her experience of childhood sexual abuse from the age of 5. Read more

I am not ashamed, I am brave

Charlotte kept her abuse a secret for 11 years. Now she wants to tell other survivors that there is nothing to be ashamed of. Read more

Raped, Victim, Feminist; labels I hate, boxes I tick

Jane talks about her own experience of abuse and how it has affected her life. Read more

I don’t like to call myself a survivor. I have lived through childhood sexual abuse.

Jacqueline talks about her experience of childhood sexual abuse and shares a message of hope that people can heal, repair and live their best lives. Read more

Things CAN change, You Are NOT anyone's Victim.

Amber talks about her own experience of child sexual abuse and how counselling helped her to gain a new lease of life. Read more

We are healing. We are not alone

Dorothy writes on behalf of their system and how connections have helped them heal. Read more

'YOU' will not define me

Mark talks about his experience of childhood abuse, how it impacted his life and his journey to recovery Read more

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'YOU' will not define me

Mark talks about his experience of childhood abuse, how it impacted his life and his journey to recovery
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Dorothy writes on behalf of their system and how connections have helped them heal.
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A blog post by our member organisation NAPAC on the latest ONS report about child abuse.
Survivors Of aBuse (SOB)

Adult survivors of childhood trauma from abuse. Area covered: London and Nationwide upon request

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Find Specialist Support in your Area

The Survivors Trust has 129 member organisations based in the UK & Ireland which provide specialist support for women, men & children who have survived rape, sexual violence or childhood sexual abuse.
National Helplines
Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC)

SARCs (sexual assault referral centres) are specialist medical and forensic services for anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted. They are designed to be comfortable and multi-functional, providing private space for interviews and forensic examinations, and some may also offer sexual health and counselling services.
Petition: Make all sexual abuse offences exceptions under the double jeopardy rules

"Many victims will never be able to obtain justice or closure from the criminal courts as the law currently stands as their charges are not deemed "serious" or "severe" enough to be an exception to the double jeopardy rules."
About Sexual Violence & Abuse

Sexual violence and abuse is any behaviour of a sexual nature which is unwanted and takes place without consent or understanding. This includes rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, childhood sexual abuse, female genital mutilation and more.
'YOU' will not define me

Mark talks about his experience of childhood abuse, how it impacted his life and his journey to recovery
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Steph talks about how Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy helped her to heal after her experience of rape.
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Tip 5: Avoid Known Triggers

The whole idea of Christmas triggers many powerful thoughts and feelings.
Independent Sexual Violence Adviser Practitioner Programme

Independent Sexual Violence Advisers (ISVAs) provide emotional support and guidance for anyone that has experienced sexual violence at any point in their lives. Our accredited training focuses on a survivor focused ethos, meaning that we train our ISVAs to have their clients needs at the centre of all of their work.

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