The eyes of the country have turned towards something that has been going on for many many years, that is the sexual harassment and violence that girls face in our schools. I have so much I want to say on this subject, that I almost have to breath deep to ensure I get what needs…
Author: outoftheshadows18
My name is Kendra Houseman. I have been involved with Gangs, Exploitation and CSE for over 26 years on many different levels. I am originally from South West London. A complicated background, living in an inner-city estate, and a lack of communication between adults are just some of the factors that lead to me having to make some life changing choices starting at the age of 11. These choices led to many consequences and created “Blondy” the name and person I was known as on the streets of SW London.
Autism Awareness week…. But who is aware of my daughters autism?
This week is world autism awareness week, something that I may have overlooked once upon a time. But not because I did not care. Because I didn’t really understand. But I do now. Very much so. Autism awareness week is to raise awareness around this subject and spread awareness and I have seen some amazing…
CEAday21 – As she sways in the centre of the room….
Trigger Warning Today is National Child exploitation awareness day #CEADAY21 This is the first time I have sat down all day. I had planned to write all these posts and a blog, but have been working since 7 this morning. So instead of what I had planed I will leave this as my comment for…
She was “just” a women
Ok…The events over the past week have overwhelmed me and triggered me. I have taken part in quite a few online zoom events for international women’s day and was feeling empowered and fired up. I felt like change was coming. The events since Sarah Everard’s body was found….everything seemed to escalate quickly. I’m glad. I…
“Tell me Mummy, because I don’t understand why men want to harm us”?
She stands in front of me, head tilted to the side. She is the best reflection of me. She is my twin in features and…as much as it hard to admit…my twin in character and values and… is by far the best refection of what and who I am. The physical similarities are scary at…
“Our culture is so punishing towards women. We champion a man who speaks up, but we will absolutely destroy a woman for it” Jameela Jamil
“Our culture is so punishing towards women. We champion a man who speaks up, but we will absolutely destroy a woman for it” Jameela Jamil The past 10 days it’s like things have come to head in terms of the injustice women face. International women’s day has brought so many people together to talk about…
As a sexual abuse survivor it’s really hard to answer when a medical professional asks “what age did you become sexually active?”. I once answered…. Do you mean by choice or when did people start using my body in a sexual manner.
“As a sexual abuse survivor, it’s really hard to answer when a medical professional ask, “What age did you become sexually active?”. I once answered…Do you mean by choice or when did people start using my body in a sexual manner”. This is the Tweet I put out two days ago. It has been on…
Feel the impact of your own words.
The blog that I wrote on domestic abuse received a mad amount of attention. You can read it HERE. The blog came from nowhere but also everywhere. Like many of us, this past 12 months has created a space for me to grow and reflect. Something that is very much needed. And part of that…
I hate the words “Domestic abuse” and “Domestic Violence”… stop trying to make what is happening more palatable….
I hate the words “Domestic abuse” and “Domestic Violence”. Its like putting the word “Domestic” in front of the word violence and abuse lessens the impact. The act. And then we take it further and put “She is the victim of DV”. Which seems to make people even more desensitised to what is being said….
#ICU21 Thank you…
I’m not good at thanks you’s Or goodbyes Or “I love you” I’m not good at letting you know how I am feeling. Today….on this day….some time ago…I didn’t tell people how I was feeling at all. I took myself down a dark rabbit hole that had been brewing for many years. I felt like…
