La Grâce de Françoise

An initiative to destigmatize taboo topics such as MH, Trauma, DA & SA.💜 #SIBIS

[La Grâce de Françoise @GraceDeFrancois]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this week kicks off Mental Health Awareness Week! 💚

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

[La Grâce de Françoise @GraceDeFrancois]

Mental health, Domestic Abuse, and Trauma—these are hard things to talk about, but even harder to carry alone.
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You don’t have to go through it in silence. Let’s keep choosing truth, compassion, and each other.💜
#MentalHealthMatters #BreakTheSilence #HealingJourney

[Association for Child & Adolescent Mental Health @acamh]

Interested in the latest research on preventing #Depression in youth and effective treatments? 🤔

Professor Pim Cuijpers' webinar will cover it all! Gain exclusive access to recordings & slides for 90 days after the event. 🎟️

Sign up today: https://t.co/cD2b6OSdvt
#CAMH #CAMHS

[Prof Jane Monckton Smith OBE @JMoncktonSmith]

This is a truly horrific case and it’s unthinkable that there’s even discussion of release. Tina has a life sentence, her life was devastated, and that was the intent. There’s a link to the petition in next message.

https://t.co/DuvQ12mQq7

[David Challen @David_Challen]

"This is the story of how these individuals destroyed my life forever."

A survivor of the Blackrod grooming gang has shared the full, harrowing impact of years of abuse, on the day the final six men were sentenced for raping and sexually abusing girls aged just 13 to 15.

The court heard how the men used violence, manipulation and social media to trap and exploit young girls between 2016 and 2018.

One victim's full statement lays bare the lasting trauma:

“I think nothing can hurt me as bad as what they did to me, but I’m still terrified of everything and everyone around me. I can’t even go outside on my own. 

“I suffered every form of abuse from each of these individuals, and they continue to haunt me every day. What they don’t realise is it’s not okay to take someone’s life just to get a quick fix. 

“I’d rather be dead most days than deal with all this mental torture and memories. 
“Because of these men, I will never be able to live a normal life again. I’m too scared just to do simple tasks such as going outside or holding down a job, even simply being naked."

To conclude, she added: “I am forced, by my own brain, to relive every second with these vile people, over and over again. No amount of prison time for them can make that go away. I live in my own prison now and that is what they have done to me.” 

The gang preyed on young girls aged between 13 and 15 by meeting them where they would hang out with other teenagers near the local community centre. They would then message them on private messaging and social media platforms. 

Ashley Darbyshire, the primary offender who was sentenced to 15 years in jail yesterday, met the primary victim in 2016 when he was 19 and she was 13, and began messaging her online. He introduced her to nine of his friends, and they all used and abused her for their own sexual gratification into 2018. 

They would display violence and aggression as they fought with each other, and through their interactions, all of which were intimidating to a young teenage girl. They treated her as though she was worthless, until she finally believed it herself.
➡️ https://t.co/8AHzbM2iEx

[La Grâce de Françoise @GraceDeFrancois]

We're BACK—with PURPOSE.

No more silence around trauma, abuse, or mental health.
At La Grâce de Françoise, we're breaking cycles with real stories, bold love, and collective healing. 💜

Join the movement. Speak the truth. f
Stop it *before*it starts.
#SIBIS #LaGraceDeFrancoise

[La Grâce de Françoise @GraceDeFrancois]

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[La Grâce de Françoise @GraceDeFrancois]

Today is #HumanRightsDay, marking the end of the #16DaysofActivism. 🌍📢

‼️BUT the fight to end GBV continues‼️

Let’s carry the momentum forward and keep advocating for the rights and dignity of all women and girls.

#HumanRightsDay #UNITEToEndGBV #16Days #SIBIS

[La Grâce de Françoise @GraceDeFrancois]

It’s time to take action. 📢

‼️Here are 4 things you can do to support the fight against GBV today‼️

#TakeAction #EndGBV #16Days #SIBIS

[La Grâce de Françoise @GraceDeFrancois]

Economic independence is CRUCIAL in the fight against GBV. 💷💶

When women have access to jobs and resources, they’re less vulnerable to violence.

Let’s break the cycle.

#EconomicEmpowerment #EndGBV #16Days #SIBIS

[La Grâce de Françoise @GraceDeFrancois]

Art has always been a powerful tool for resistance.

From painting to poetry, women are using their creative voices to protest against GBV. 🎨🖌️

Check out these incredible pieces of art speaking truth to power.

#ArtAsResistance #EndGBV #16Days #SIBIS

[La Grâce de Françoise @GraceDeFrancois]

Online spaces can be just as dangerous as physical ones. 🌐

Digital harassment and abuse are growing issues for women.

Let’s talk about online safety and ending cyber violence.
📲💻🖥️⌚️

#DigitalSafety #EndGBV #16Days #SIBIS

[La Grâce de Françoise @GraceDeFrancois]

Meet some of the women and men across the globe who are leading the fight against GBV. 🌍

- Tony Porter ( A call to men)
- ⁠Meena Kumari : @Hopetraining
- ⁠Annie Gibbs : @AnnieAGibbs
- ⁠Gary Barker : @equimundo_org

#UNITEToEndGBV #Activists #16Days #SIBIS

[La Grâce de Françoise @GraceDeFrancois]

Legal frameworks are essential to protect women from violence, but many gaps still exist. ⚖️

Let’s work to ensure ALL women have access to justice and the protections they deserve. 👨‍⚖️👩‍⚖️🧑‍⚖️

#LegalRights #EndGBV #16Days #SIBIS

[La Grâce de Françoise @GraceDeFrancois]

Children & young people are also involved in the quest of ending gender-based violence!

Children are the future 🌏👨‍👩‍👦 - what kind of world do you want your child to grow up in?

#YouthAgainstGBV #EndGBV #16Days #SIBIS

[La Grâce de Françoise @GraceDeFrancois]

📌Gender-based violence does not affect all women equally.

Women of colour, disabled women, and LGBTQ+ individuals are disproportionately impacted.

‼️ We must recognise these intersecting oppressions to end GBV for ALL women‼️

#IntersectionalFeminism #EndGBV #16Days

[La Grâce de Françoise @GraceDeFrancois]

Violence against women has serious impacts on both physical and mental health.

From physical injuries to depression and anxiety, the effects are long-lasting. 💔

Let’s stand together for women’s health and rights.
💪🏾💪🏻💪🧡

#EndGBV #HealthAndSafety #16Days

[La Grâce de Françoise @GraceDeFrancois]

🗣️ Survivors of gender-based violence need support and resources to rebuild their lives.
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Here's how you can support survivors,whether it’s through ;

- active listening
- directing them to help
- ⁠advocating for their rights.

#SupportSurvivors #16Days #UNITEToEndGBV 💪💪🏾💪🏻

[La Grâce de Françoise @GraceDeFrancois]

Gender-based violence takes many forms—physical, emotional, sexual, and economic.

It’s more than what you see; it’s about control, power, and inequality.

Swipe left to learn more about how to identify GBV and take action. 💪🏾💪💪🏻

#EndGBV #16Days #UNITEToEndGBV