From the victim to survivor, campaigner to supporter, law maker to law enforcer… in one way or another sexual abuse affects us all. The after-effects, or legacy of abuse, can be felt by not just the survivor but by his partner, family members, friends and supporting professionals – those that care. This page has been specially written for those very such amazing people (that’s you by the way, and we hope you already know that).
If you’re reading this page then we’re going to assume that someone you know, care for and love is a survivor. We’d like to offer you a very warm and safe welcome to We Are Survivors and say a huge thank you for taking the time to find out how to offer the best support you possibly can. Although you or your loved one might not realise it yet, you have shown immense courage yourself by being here. Thank you so much.
Our mission aims to support everyone affected by the impact of sexual trauma, whether you’re a survivor or you’re one of many other partners, friends, family members and supporting professionals. We believe that recovery should be for all and that no one should be left to manage alone.
This is why your voice, as a supporter, matters too! We want you to feel heard, understood and supported. As a service, we offer therapy to friends and family, but we understand that therapy might not be the preferred option for everyone, and so we would like to introduce to you our peer support group: The Supporter Saferoom.
THE SUPPORTER SAFEROOM
Our goal for the Supporter Saferoom is to provide a safe, non-judgmental and respectful environment where you can feel that you can be yourself and you can comfortably share your own thoughts, feelings and knowledge with others.
The Supporter Saferoom could be the place for you if you are going through a hard time and you are having difficulty getting through this alone. By connecting and listening to other supporters, you may find that other supporters have previously faced a similar challenge and found a great way to get through it. It is this shared knowledge and support that can make a real valuable difference and can help you to feel that you are not alone in your situation.
THE BENEFITS OF ATTENDING A PEER SUPPORT GROUP
- Feel validated and validate others’ experiences by showing a mutual understanding.
- Be empowered and empower others by offering emotional and/or practical support.
- Help each other grow and move forwards together.
- Develop your knowledge on how to manage your own wellbeing.
- Increase hope and feel that you are not alone.
- Increase your confidence and resilience to future challenges.
- Be part of a strong support network.
If you feel that that this is the right space for you, please give us a call or email us to find out more information.
E-MAIL: [email protected]
Supporter Referral – Click Here
Supporting Him
We haven’t got all the answers and we can’t tell you exactly what to do, but what we can do is provide you with things to think about, offer you some tips on the possible DO’S and DON’TS, and generally let you know that you are an important part of his recovery. But don’t let that scare you off, remember, any relationship (whether that’s a partnership, friendship, etc) needs work and the more effort you put in the more you get out of it.
Click on one of the following buttons to open the relevant pages we have created especially for partners, friends and families of male survivors:
