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Latest news & blogs
Reconnecting with My Inner Child: A Journey to Healing and Compassion
Written by: Brinn Langdale, LMFT My Inner Child’s name is Brinn Emily. She’s a cute little girl, about four years old with chin-length brown hair and bangs. You might be wondering, “what exactly is an Inner Child?” Well, it’s a metaphor representing the younger version of ourselves – the part that experiences fear, hurt and…
It isn’t a big deal… is it???
This is a joint blog by Brandy Black, and fellow 5WAVES member Jane Epstein. Jane recently gave the first talk on the TEDx platorm on the subject of sibling sexual trauma. Here she shares a critical point in her journey as a survivor.
Did This Really Happen to Me?
A very useful article from Brandy Black, author of siblingsexualtrauma.com
Even people who know that they experienced sexual activity that was wrong, and unwanted, and that hurt them deeply, still sometimes feel confused. They still may feel ashamed or guilty. In this case, it is important to know that it was not your fault.
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All of our operators understand how sexual violence, abuse and harassment work. Will listen to you and believe you. Are human - you will never be talking to a chatbot or robot.
About the helpline
Rape Crisis England & Wales provides a free phone and online chat service for anyone aged 16+ in England and Wales who has been affected by rape, child sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexual harassment or any other form of sexual violence.
Form more information visit the
Support Line website.
If you are under 16, then you can call Childline: Call 0800 1111 or visit the Childline Website.