Can This Tangled Web Help You?
‘This Tangled Web’ was established in February 2010 when one survivor of childhood sexual abuse made it her mission to let others know that you are not alone: More so that there is help, support and understanding available to them. This journey began with the opening of the website, followed quickly by the online support group 'Reaching Survivors of Sexual Abuse’. The website offers a wide selection of information, links and support on many topics which surround CSA including advice for partners, empowering children, domestic violence, legal matters and lots more. We offer advice and support to both male and female survivors, whilst being sensitive to any potential triggers this may cause on either side. In June 2011 we became a constituted charity.
‘This Tangled Web’ also exists to educate and raise public awareness of childhood sexual abuse, signs, statistics, the personal impact and the need for society as a whole to be much more open and aware of abuse of this nature. The nature of their message when speaking publicly is tailor made around the audience.
Kate Swift, founder of This Tangled Web said "We visit different venues and audiences with our very important message. We use personal accounts of sexual abuse to share the devastating effects; we use statistics alongside open discussion to raise awareness of the multitude of this problem. We use handouts and a very open question & answer session to close. We aim to leave the audience with 2 key pieces of information: a greater knowledge of what is Childhood Sexual Abuse and a hope for healing & restoration".
This Tangled Web can also facilitate creative writing workshops. This Tangled Web founded the survivor’s picnic. This is an annual event which invites all survivors of CSA to come together in a relaxing environment. This is a day to build on friendships, gain support, relax and have a positive time together along with face painting and activities for the children. More events are planned specifically aimed at survivors of sexual abuse which give them a positive experience in a safe and non-threatening environment. For example ther next planned event is a survivor’s theatre night. These events encourage survivors to embrace the world and see they are firstly not alone. Secondly that such positive life experiences are within reach and healing is worth working for.
CAN YOU HELP ... By becoming a member of 'This Tangled Web'? By making a donation? By sharing our work and our website details?
CAN THIS TANGLED WEB HELP YOU... Would you like us to come and speak to your students or group? Would you like to connect with other survivors for support? Do you need some help with childhood abuse and not know where to begin? For information on all of the above and more please visit our website www.thistangledweb.co.uk
July 27, 2011