StephQ

Survivor (PTSD, GAD, SAD, MDD, Insomnia), Mental health, plus faith, floof, fandoms, APS, and a bit of martial arts.

[The Flying Child (CIC) @TheFlyingChild]

During Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week, I want to address an uncomfortable but crucial truth because it makes me want to bang my head against the wall most days…

While shocking headlines about abuse cases may capture our attention, the most important lesson often gets overlooked: perpetrators of child sexual abuse are rarely strangers. They are typically people known to the child.

Take the recent case in France - before the extent of his crimes were discovered, the first report came from a 6-year-old neighbour. https://t.co/WFiwWVj3SW

As uncomfortable as this reality makes us feel, acknowledging that perpetrators are not ‘over there’ but here - hiding in plain sight, is essential for prevention. We must:

- Learn to recognise warning signs
- Create environments where children feel safe to speak up
- Listen and believe children when they do
- Have age-appropriate conversations about body safety
- Question situations that don't ‘feel’ right
- Speak openly about this issue to help break the societal stigma and encourage more people to speak out about their abuse

Most perpetrators of child sexual abuse will likely someone’s family member. If they are sexually abusing outside of their family networks, it stands to reason they will be drawn to children within them.

According to another article, “members of his own family also knew of Le Scouarnec’s pa*do*hili* but failed to stop him” (BBC News)

#ITSNOTOK #ITSNOTOK25 #TheFlyingChildStory
#CSA

[Defend Survivors @defendsurvivors]

Daily reminder: Whatever you’ve been told a perpetrator has done is probably only a small fraction of what they’ve actually done.
#perpetrator101

[StephQ @stkate83]

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[StephQ @stkate83]

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[StephQ @stkate83]

"Depp planted a flag, not only for himself, but for men who have been wrongly accused across the country... he galvanized an army of new fans—both men and women—who were inspired by his bravery and willingness to confront and combat the false allegations made against him."

[StephQ @stkate83]

@Izze1122 Someone didn't live through the 80s? Guys wearing shirts that showed their abs was normal. The character was also described as a jock which explains the whole outfit.

[Defend Survivors @defendsurvivors]

Survivors know better than anyone how to calculate their risk...some do it daily/hourly.
#respectsurvivors

[Defend Survivors @defendsurvivors]

I started advocacy because I didn’t think people knew what happens when a child reports abuse. I found out many don’t, but the professionals in the system do know - they either think this is the way it should be or they have to deal with those people.
#believeprotectdefend

[Michael Nulty- Top Selling Author @michaelnultyaut]

Remember, you are not alone. Your mental health matters, and there is support available to help you on your journey to wellness.

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMonth

[Dogs Trust 💛🐶 @DogsTrust]

Our dogs have some advice for humans this #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth 🐶
We're making it our challenge this month to be mindful of doing these simple things to improve our wellbeing 💛 Who wants to join us?

[GB News @GBNEWS]

'Suddenly all of these survivors came forward and I felt like we needed to do something to recognise the impact of this conversation.'

Founder of #Notmyshame, Emma-Jane Taylor, explains her cause and the work she is putting in to support sexual abuse victims.

[Buitengebieden @buitengebieden]

We all need a hug sometimes.. 😊

[#notmyshame TM @notmyshameuk]

Please note there will be a one minute silence at 12pm on 1st May 2024 to observe the conversation of child sexual abuse, and the NotMyShame Campaign. This will be hosted by Neil Long, ex Capital Radio DJ on this radio show, The Midday Radio Show. It will be taken very seriously and in support for those have suffered, and are still suffering......
Please share and join us in support for a full day of events to observe this conversation.
@ejtayloruk

[NAMI @NAMICommunicate]

On World Semicolon Day, let’s honor the journey of mental health and survivors; their pauses turned to powerful continuations.

[StephQ @stkate83]

@MailOnline This is part of a complete smear compaign. Pure bullying and harassment.

[NAMI @NAMICommunicate]

"If we keep allowing our perception of what mental illness looks like to dictate how we go about recognizing and treating it, we will continue to overlook people who don't fit the mold." From @Upworthy: https://t.co/6evMCnQBOk

[Dr. Glenn Patrick Doyle @DrDoyleSays]

Sexual abuse & assault can poison our beliefs about our body. It can condition us to believe our worth is in the physical pleasure we can provide others— and that our body is not ours to do with as we prefer.

[APS Support UK @APSsupportUK]

Meta-analysis on primary #AntiphospholipidSyndrome (PAPS) reveals lower serum #VitaminD levels & higher deficiency than healthy controls. Thrombotic events prevalent in vitamin D deficient PAPS (62.9%). Implications for management & treatment strategies: https://t.co/J7hgkXs7nn