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Don’t Tell Me…..Ask Me

Don’t Tell Me I will be Ok – Ask Me how I am Don’t Tell Me to stop crying – Ask Me why I am Don’t Tell Me you are doing it wrong – Ask Me if I know how Don’t Shout at Me if you are angry – Ask Me about it when you […]

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Special Edition – IICSA Update 4 Feb 2025

Chris and Beverley share their experience when Sarah Champion MP invited them to attend a parliamentary meeting in the House of Commons taking a pledge to end Child Sexual Abuse. Chris Survivor, Member of Victims and Survivors Consultative Panel to IICSA attended as a speaker, with John O'Brien CBE (Secretary to IICSA – Independent Inquiry […]

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Special Guest – Josh Westover

Josh joins Chris and Beverley as a film producer, story teller and passionate about creating films documenting experiences of every day people, overcoming challenges or trauma in their lives. He recently filmed and produced a film documenting Chris's experience growing up and why she is so passionate about IICSA (Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse). […]

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Special Guest: Jen

Abuse in the family has an impact through generations and continues to extend outwards until the "The secret of abuse" is unveiled and when Breaking The Cycle occurs. It comes with its challenges and takes a very special person to take that StepForward. Jen shares her own Lived Experience as a Survivor of Sexual Abuse, […]

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Are You Truly Listening?

We are often told the art of communication is about speaking and listening, which is very important. And yet, how frequently do you truly listen to yourself when talking to others, or indeed listen to how you speak about yourself? Chris & Beverley open this conversation and share their insights in a raw, authentic conversation […]

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Special Edition IICSA – Q&A with Chris Tuck

Following the previous episode with Chris sharing her story and how it relates to IICSA (Independent Inquiry of Child Sexual Abuse) Beverley asks Chris to share what the recommendations mean for her and the personal impact when keeping awareness of #ActOnIICSA campaign. Following the announcement by the Home Secretary on 16 January 2025 speaking about […]

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Special Edition – IICSA Recommendations

Child Sexual Abuse/Exploitation And why we must #ActOnIICSA In this episode, Chris shares her Lived Experience, including working with the Inquiry (Independent Inquiry of Child Sexual Abuse) and why we need to act on the recommendations. There will be pauses between segments with background music. Next week's episode will include a Q&A session with Chris, […]

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How do we deal with big life changes

Chris & Beverley answer this month's question "How do we deal with big life changes"? Answering in their unique way, sharing their Lived Experiences of Abuse with a professional perspective, they speak about the impact of changes and how they manage their own emotions and wellness. If you have a question you would like Chris […]

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Special Guest Chrissy Roberts

Chrissy is an activist, survivor, academic, and proud single mum. Chrissy uses her lived experience of domestic abuse and grooming to raise awareness of issues relating to abuse of position of trust for young people in 16-19 education. Chrissy believes the law currently fails young people from abuse of power by those entrusted with their […]

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Episode 57 – What is Banter?

Its only Banter! Have you heard that said – but what exactly is Banter? and when is it acceptable? or even not accepted? What would you do if someone was "Bantering" with you, however, it doesn't feel nice or you don't agree with it? Chris and Beverley talk about Bantering and share their own thoughts […]

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Episode 56 – Vision Boards

What does doing a vision board mean to you? How would you prefer creating one? and if so do you feel under pressure? Is this something you look forward to or find it a challenge to consider? In Chris & Beverley's unique way, they discuss about vision boards and share their own Lived Experience and […]