“Hearing stories from survivors themselves made the stories
very real.”
“Empowering to see where survivors are coming from instead
of mechanically working with abused children.”
“How strong you are. I felt very emotional, and think that you
are fantastic!”
The reference to Forest Gump and Jenny showed how abuse
even in a trusting relationship can not only be ignored, but not
understood.”
“Thank you for bringing your own experiences to the forefront
whilst still acknowledging that everyone’s personal
experiences and reactions will differ from your own. A
wonderful lecture - thank you!”
“Horrible to hear the kind of abuse going on in families and not
from strangers!”
‘”Currently working in a school and developing my skills in
engagement - you have helped.”
“All the main aspects were touched.”
“I was particularly glad to hear the positivity of a survivor of
abuse sharing - to break the silence and secrecy around abuse.
Thank you..”
“This lecture was very interesting. I believe it should have been
longer - a whole day where we could have worked in groups?”
“I liked your coverage of emotional abuse. You conveyed what
this survivor actually heard as a child. Most people don’t realise
how hurtful and damaging words can be.”
“It was very interesting to hear the ways that people cope with
their abuse as children and as adults.”
“I liked your personal account of your own life and how that led
you to your work today.”
“I found the lecture very interesting,
especially your honesty in the conveying of
such personal experience.”
“I liked how you use real stories and are
hearing what people think and feel.”
“After reading John’s story I felt he was
very brave and had a lot of courage to
share his experience.”