Out of the Shadows Birthday – CALL TO ACTION! WE NEED YOU

Out of the Shadows turns 7 this year! Can you believe it? We have achieved so much along the way, from training thousands of professionals to being part of the BBC documentary “Hidden Girls.” But seven years is a long time, and it’s time for change. We are talking about a new website, new training,…

#Bemorematt – Watching a mum say goodbye

“Addiction is not a choice that anybody makes; it’s not a moral failure. What it actually is: it’s a response to human suffering.” Mate Gabour I went to a funeral on Friday of a 32-year-old man. I avoid funerals at all costs, but there are times when you can’t stick your head in the sand,…

Uncovering Hidden Memories of Harmful Sexual Behaviour.

I had fantastic training with The AIM project this week, with the very epic Karen Martin. You can read more about The AIM Project and what they do here, but as an overview, The Aim Projectlooks at models, frameworks, and practice guidance for children and young people impacted by harmful sexual behavior (HSB). Aim stands…