Epione Blogcast

In our 10th #SeeMeHearMe blog, Robert McCahill shares his battle against poverty, parental violence, desperation, and drugs.

Following years of incarceration and revolving door, he finally made a connection that altered his life course.

Listen to Roberts's powerful and unwavering narration as he talks about what worked for him on his journey to heal his trauma and become a mentor, student, actor & 2020 SQA award winner.

In our 10th #SeeMeHearMe blog, Robert McCahill shares his battle against poverty, parental violence, desperation, and drugs.

Following years of incarceration and revolving door, he finally made a connection that altered his life course.

Listen to Roberts's powerful and unwavering narration as he talks about what worked for him on his journey to heal his trauma and become a mentor, student, actor & 2020 SQA award winner.

In this SeeMeHearMe episode, Daniel Wolstencroft talks about the pain of his unseen sexual abuse and asks you to walk with him; spend a little time in an uncomfortable pair of shoes as he seeks to weaponise your empathy and professional curiosity and shine a light of hope for those who are just like me.

He is the co-founder of 'Empower the Invisible' and shares his lived experience of childhood sexual abuse, addiction, and punishment.  He and Rose set up 'Empower the Invisible' because of the lack of support and also the lack of understanding from some professionals about how trauma in childhood in particular childhood sexual abuse impacts the lives of those affected. 

Today they have an outreach team that works with young people at risk of sexual exploitation, grooming, gangs and county lines, and other violent crime, and a service for male and female adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. 

Danial was told by teachers that he would end up in prison and never amount to anything – they got the first part right, but not the second!

In this SeeMeHearMe episode, Daniel Wolstencroft talks about the pain of his unseen sexual abuse and asks you to walk with him; spend a little time in an uncomfortable pair of shoes as he seeks to weaponise your empathy and professional curiosity and shine a light of hope for those who are just like me.

He is the co-founder of 'Empower the Invisible' and shares his lived experience of childhood sexual abuse, addiction, and punishment.  He and Rose set up 'Empower the Invisible' because of the lack of support and also the lack of understanding from some professionals about how trauma in childhood in particular childhood sexual abuse impacts the lives of those affected. 

Today they have an outreach team that works with young people at risk of sexual exploitation, grooming, gangs and county lines, and other violent crime, and a service for male and female adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. 

Danial was told by teachers that he would end up in prison and never amount to anything – they got the first part right, but not the second!

“As a schoolboy already caught up in addiction, I stood outside of a Mcdonald's waiting for a man I thought was my friend. A friend I met online. It would change my life forever. I was a streetwise kid growing up in a tough housing scheme. But the Internet was a new phenomenon. This blogcast touches upon details including my recovery from extreme trauma and addiction. As a Scottish working-class lad who grew up in a new town—Livingston—I also survived brutal experiences with suicide, violence, and severe mental health issues. 

Today I live with my fiancé and a proud father of two beautiful children. I currently work as a mental health and addictions worker in Scotland as well as studying social work at master’s degree level. 

Aiden  Martin

“As a schoolboy already caught up in addiction, I stood outside of a Mcdonald's waiting for a man I thought was my friend. A friend I met online. It would change my life forever. I was a streetwise kid growing up in a tough housing scheme. But the Internet was a new phenomenon. This blogcast touches upon details including my recovery from extreme trauma and addiction. As a Scottish working-class lad who grew up in a new town—Livingston—I also survived brutal experiences with suicide, violence, and severe mental health issues. 

Today I live with my fiancé and a proud father of two beautiful children. I currently work as a mental health and addictions worker in Scotland as well as studying social work at master’s degree level. 

Aiden  Martin

In an "Interesting Paradox,' Thomas Delaney reflects upon his life story and remarkable recovery following his decision not to die at the hands of addiction.

There has been much work and research to understand “What causes addiction?” While addiction is complex and includes a number of vulnerabilities, Thomas's personal account helps us understand the research which shows that there is a strong link between childhood trauma and turning to substances and developing addiction as a way of coping and surviving.
 
Since leaving treatment in February 2020, Thomas has become a public speaker sharing his story with millions of people around the globe, having important conversations on the serious dangers of trauma, adversity and addiction. 

His mission aligns with Epione as he wishes to empower the next generation with hope, knowledge, and inspiration to challenge the STIMGA that surrounds addiction & mental health.

In an "Interesting Paradox,' Thomas Delaney reflects upon his life story and remarkable recovery following his decision not to die at the hands of addiction.

There has been much work and research to understand “What causes addiction?” While addiction is complex and includes a number of vulnerabilities, Thomas's personal account helps us understand the research which shows that there is a strong link between childhood trauma and turning to substances and developing addiction as a way of coping and surviving.
 
Since leaving treatment in February 2020, Thomas has become a public speaker sharing his story with millions of people around the globe, having important conversations on the serious dangers of trauma, adversity and addiction. 

His mission aligns with Epione as he wishes to empower the next generation with hope, knowledge, and inspiration to challenge the STIMGA that surrounds addiction & mental health.

Our third SeeMeHearMe blogcast episode is from Dave Sharpe, child abuse survivor and campaigner. He is the founder of  Seek And Find Everyone (S.A.F.E) abused in childhood, Scotland. 

In our final blogcast for 2020, Dave shares his remarkably powerful and hugely emotive life story about deep pain, drug addiction and loss before finding recovery and becoming a national voice and passionate campaigner. Dave reminds us that recovery is always possible. 

He is a strong and passionate advocate that from a preventative perspective we need to do more to stop child abuse from occurring.  He reminds listeners of the importance of the survivor's voice and his call to action is about inclusiveness and that we unite and work together to end CSA.

Christmas can be a special and magical time but also a very difficult time for many survivors.

Our third SeeMeHearMe blogcast episode is from Dave Sharpe, child abuse survivor and campaigner. He is the founder of  Seek And Find Everyone (S.A.F.E) abused in childhood, Scotland. 

In our final blogcast for 2020, Dave shares his remarkably powerful and hugely emotive life story about deep pain, drug addiction and loss before finding recovery and becoming a national voice and passionate campaigner. Dave reminds us that recovery is always possible. 

He is a strong and passionate advocate that from a preventative perspective we need to do more to stop child abuse from occurring.  He reminds listeners of the importance of the survivor's voice and his call to action is about inclusiveness and that we unite and work together to end CSA.

Christmas can be a special and magical time but also a very difficult time for many survivors.