Aren’t we human beings just the same? And don’t we deserve good, safe homes, too?

Aren’t we human beings just the same? And don’t we deserve good, safe homes, too?

I never could have predicted what would happen next.

I will no longer allow lines to be crossed that damage me in any way.

I was terrified and didn’t want to die.

In those early days, I couldn’t understand his feelings or what he was going through. 

In those early days, I couldn’t understand his feelings or what he was going through. 

We spent half the night huddled over a napkin brainstorming career options over the top of very loud 90s R&B.  

I hadn’t expected it to be a turn-on but it definitely was.

The NHS has been slow – stubborn even – in updating its guidance.

I’m 16 and he’s over three decades older than me.

Those three men turned what was already a bad day into the worst of my life.

Those three men turned what was already a bad day into the worst of my life.

Since that night, our lives have never been the same.

It’s no exaggeration to say that I broke almost every bone in my body.

It’s no exaggeration to say that I broke almost every bone in my body.

I just want to be rid of him, to be free.

I just want to be rid of him, to be free.

Important life news deserves a bit more than a text message.

Important life news deserves a bit more than a text message.

It’s cheaper, environmentally friendly and so freeing.

I was sexually abused until the age of 10.

I was sexually abused until the age of 10.

It became harder and harder to make small talk.

Being fully focussed on the kids has definitely made us all a bit happier.