This month's question is about taking the mask off with Chris and Beverley sharing insights into their own Lived Experience of overcoming Abuse and what balance means to them. Whilst they both champion wellness and having a vision, there are times when it is not always fund and laughter, and it's good to acknowledge those days, too.

Every month Chris & Beverley like to answer a question they have received. You can contact them on:

[email protected]

https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/

https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk

Chris and Beverley talk about their Lived Experiences and professional perspectives of being a parent and Breaking the Cycle of Trauma and Abuse. However what if you are not aware of your trauma, or indeed don't know any different? In this raw, uncut, authentic conversation, Chris and Beverley open up this critical discussion to enable education, and awareness and for others to know they are not alone. If you would like any further information or have a question please contact:

[email protected]

https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/

https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk

Lisa joins the conversation with Chris and Beverley as a professional therapist sharing her own thoughts about recovery, healing and overcoming trauma and abuse. Lisa is passionate about bringing together different types of therapies that are talked about and how she uses them in her own unique way, which is also client led. If you would like any further information or have any questions you can contact Chris & Beverley:

[email protected]

https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/

https://www.bacp.co.uk/therapists/30774/lisa-malangone/beckenham-br3

https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk

In this month's Q&A Chris and Beverley respond by sharing their own Lived Experiences and Professional Perspectives. Overcoming Trauma and Abuse to live your life in the best way is what drives Chris and Beverley in opening conversations. If you have a question you would like answered or you would like to be a guest please email:

[email protected]

http://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/

https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk

Ricky is 33 and a landscape and maintenance gardener based in Southeast London. He takes pride in his work, and as a business owner, he aims to achieve smiles and happy results at all times.

In this episode, he shares his own experience of child sexual abuse for the first time to a wider audience, with Chris and Beverley, as he is ready to use his voice. By speaking up, Ricky not only helps to raise awareness but also becomes an inspiration to those who are still carrying their own burdens, showing them that it’s possible to heal and find strength. His message is likely to resonate with many people, especially as he focuses on spreading positivity and creating happy results in his professional life.

If there's anything specific you'd like to discuss about this, or if you'd like to explore ways to help or share this message further, feel free to contact us by email:

[email protected]

http://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/

http://stepforwardpractice.co.uk

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 into Child Sexual Abuse) David Greenwood, Child Abuse Solicitor and Head of Child Abuse Compensation Department at Switalskis, Jayne Senior MBE, Rotherham whistle-blower, The Baroness Newlove, Victims Commissioner for England and Wales. #ActOnIICSA

If you have any questions please email:

[email protected]

https://www.iicsa.org.uk/final-report

https://members.parliament.uk/member/4267/contact

http://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/

https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk

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). Chris & Beverley like to open different conversations about abuse, to enable support, awareness and education to all victims/survivors and also supporters around us wanting to understand more. If you have any questions or feedback you can contact us on:

[email protected]

https://www.gofundme.com/f/an-independent-film-maker-with-equipmentsurvivorsofabuse.org.uk

https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk

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, Care Leaver. Her experience resonates so well with Chris as they are cousins and they speak openly and frankly where they can. Chris and Beverley open these conversations to enable support and a voice for survivors, education and awareness for those around victims and survivors and most importantly to stop and prevent abuse from happing to children today. Whilst there are times we laugh, there maybe times for your own self care and awareness when 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 from their own Lived Experience and professional perspective. Expect the unexpected as they speak from the heart. Do you have a subject for discussion, then email:

[email protected]

https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/

https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk

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 the 20 recommendations from the Inquiry - you will hear the latest update and now it's time for Action. If you have any questions or have any feedback you can email:

[email protected]

https://www.iicsa.org.uk/recommendations.html

https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/

https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk