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We like everyone are in awe of Gisele Pelicot and the incredible way she has spoken out and been heard in relation to the horrific abuse she suffered at the hands of her husband and many other men.

What does this time of year mean to you? It is so different for us all, and yet some themes feel like they are there for a lot of us. Are we feeling pressure – pressure to be something, be somewhere, present ourselves in a certain way? The pressure to make everything “Perfect” and be happy can become overwhelming. 

Many apologies for our absence! What can we say other than we were seriously busy in the run up to the Retreat - which was amazing in case you hadn't heard! Since then we have both been under the weather, which has slowed us up a bit. There has also been the loss of my dog and the addition of a puppy who is adorable - but wow - do you know he is here! Let's just say he is a time thief, but pets give us so much in the long run, don't they? So, that is why we have been quieter than usual, but we wanted to share a few thoughts before we head into the Christmas season too much further.

I have a ‘pet project’, I really want to see “Please bear with me, I have known trauma” cards brought into all medical settings (especially hospitals and dental practices).

I’ve (G) worked in (childhood) sexual abuse for 16yrs and I know that I could never work with the perpetrators of these heinous crimes.

Language is a powerful thing, it can create all kinds of feelings and reactions in us, most beyond our control and outside of our awareness. We can use words to show solidarity and to come alongside, but sometimes our efforts to do that can be hampered by another's perspective. What those words mean to them may be very different from our intended message. 

Ever heard of TA? Transactional Analysis? I tell you, it’s the best…

Welcome to Transcend Trauma UK, we are really pleased you are here!