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This month's question is about taking the mask off with Chris and Beverley sharing insights into their own Lived Experience of overcoming Abuse and what balance means to them. Whilst they both champion wellness and having a vision, there are times when it is not always fund and laughter, and it's good to acknowledge those days, too. Every month Chris & Beverley like to answer a question they have received. You can contact them on: BreakingTheCycleToStepForward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
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Chris and Beverley talk about their Lived Experiences and professional perspectives of being a parent and Breaking the Cycle of Trauma and Abuse. However what if you are not aware of your trauma, or indeed don't know any different? In this raw, uncut, authentic conversation, Chris and Beverley open up this critical discussion to enable education, and awareness and for others to know they are not alone. If you would like any further information or have a question please contact: BreakingTheCycleToStepForward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
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Lisa joins the conversation with Chris and Beverley as a professional therapist sharing her own thoughts about recovery, healing and overcoming trauma and abuse. Lisa is passionate about bringing together different types of therapies that are talked about and how she uses them in her own unique way, which is also client led. If you would like any further information or have any questions you can contact Chris & Beverley: BreakingTheCycleToStepForward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://www.bacp.co.uk/therapists/30774/lisa-malangone/beckenham-br3 https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
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In this month's Q&A Chris and Beverley respond by sharing their own Lived Experiences and Professional Perspectives. Overcoming Trauma and Abuse to live your life in the best way is what drives Chris and Beverley in opening conversations. If you have a question you would like answered or you would like to be a guest please email: BreakingTheCycleToStepForward@gmail.com http://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
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Ricky is 33 and a landscape and maintenance gardener based in Southeast London. He takes pride in his work, and as a business owner, he aims to achieve smiles and happy results at all times. In this episode, he shares his own experience of child sexual abuse for the first time to a wider audience, with Chris and Beverley, as he is ready to use his voice. By speaking up, Ricky not only helps to raise awareness but also becomes an inspiration to those who are still carrying their own burdens, showing them that it’s possible to heal and find strength. His message is likely to resonate with many people, especially as he focuses on spreading positivity and creating happy results in his professional life. If there's anything specific you'd like to discuss about this, or if you'd like to explore ways to help or share this message further, feel free to contact us by email: BreakingTheCycleToStepforward@gmail.com http://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ http://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
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Chris and Beverley share their experience when Sarah Champion MP invited them to attend a parliamentary meeting in the House of Commons taking a pledge to end Child Sexual Abuse. Chris Survivor, Member of Victims and Survivors Consultative Panel to IICSA attended as a speaker, with John O'Brien CBE (Secretary to IICSA - Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse) David Greenwood, Child Abuse Solicitor and Head of Child Abuse Compensation Department at Switalskis, Jayne Senior MBE, Rotherham whistle-blower, The Baroness Newlove, Victims Commissioner for England and Wales. #ActOnIICSA If you have any questions please email: BreakingTheCycleToStepForward@gmail.com https://www.iicsa.org.uk/final-report https://members.parliament.uk/member/4267/contact http://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
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Josh joins Chris and Beverley as a film producer, story teller and passionate about creating films documenting experiences of every day people, overcoming challenges or trauma in their lives. He recently filmed and produced a film documenting Chris's experience growing up and why she is so passionate about IICSA (Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse). Chris & Beverley like to open different conversations about abuse, to enable support, awareness and education to all victims/survivors and also supporters around us wanting to understand more. If you have any questions or feedback you can contact us on: BreakingTheCycleToStepForward@gmail.com https://www.gofundme.com/f/an-independent-film-maker-with-equipmentsurvivorsofabuse.org.uk https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
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Abuse in the family has an impact through generations and continues to extend outwards until the "The secret of abuse" is unveiled and when Breaking The Cycle occurs. It comes with its challenges and takes a very special person to take that StepForward. Jen shares her own Lived Experience as a Survivor of Sexual Abuse, Care Leaver. Her experience resonates so well with Chris as they are cousins and they speak openly and frankly where they can. Chris and Beverley open these conversations to enable support and a voice for survivors, education and awareness for those around victims and survivors and most importantly to stop and prevent abuse from happing to children today. Whilst there are times we laugh, there maybe times for your own self care and awareness when listening.
We are often told the art of communication is about speaking and listening, which is very important. And yet, how frequently do you truly listen to yourself when talking to others, or indeed listen to how you speak about yourself? Chris & Beverley open this conversation and share their insights in a raw, authentic conversation from their own Lived Experience and professional perspective. Expect the unexpected as they speak from the heart. Do you have a subject for discussion, then email: BreakingTheCycleToStepForward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
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Following the previous episode with Chris sharing her story and how it relates to IICSA (Independent Inquiry of Child Sexual Abuse) Beverley asks Chris to share what the recommendations mean for her and the personal impact when keeping awareness of #ActOnIICSA campaign. Following the announcement by the Home Secretary on 16 January 2025 speaking about the 20 recommendations from the Inquiry - you will hear the latest update and now it's time for Action. If you have any questions or have any feedback you can email: BreakingTheCycleToStepForward@gmail.com https://www.iicsa.org.uk/recommendations.html https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
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Child Sexual Abuse/Exploitation And why we must #ActOnIICSA In this episode, Chris shares her Lived Experience, including working with the Inquiry (Independent Inquiry of Child Sexual Abuse) and why we need to act on the recommendations. There will be pauses between segments with background music. Next week's episode will include a Q&A session with Chris, so click the subscribe or follow button to ensure you don’t miss out on this special edition. If you have any feedback or would like further information please email: BreakingTheCycleToStepForward@gmail.com https://www.iicsa.org.uk/recommendations.html https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
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John O'Brien joins Chris and Beverley in this conversation, sharing his experience as Secretary to the ICCSA (Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse). Talking about challenges in setting it up and insight into decisions made about the inquiry. Chris and Beverley also ask him about his own experiences he brings to the setting up of this important project. This episode continues in part 2. breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
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Children Do Not Disclose about the abuse of any form is often what we hear mentioned. What if a child or young person is unaware of what is actually happening, or if indeed they have the words to express, or can they really trust an adult Chris and Beverley discuss this and share their thoughts; through Lived Experience and a professional perspective. What are your thoughts about this? Do you have any experience? We would love to hear from you. Our email is: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
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What better way to celebrate 2years of Breaking The Cycle podcast than taking part in the Brighton Marathon 2024. Beverley took part in the marathon to raise funds for Survivors Of aBuse - the charity Chris founded in celebration. Not only do they look back at how the podcast has evolved, they also talk about the difference funding makes to the Charity and what it offers in support for other victims/survivors. If you have any questions or would like further information please email: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
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Do you make quick judgements about people or places you see? Is this a good thing or something negative? Chris and Beverley have a conversation asking "Are you Judgmental" and what does it actually mean? In an open and honest discussion, from Lived Experience and a professional perspective, this conversation is uncut and authentic. We mention a video in the conversation and you can see the link below to view it or listen to it. If you have any questions or would like us to cover a specific topic or question please email: Breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://youtu.be/iAdt9Z_0YfU https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
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So the Brighton Marathon app for 2024vis live and you can upload it to your phone for free. You can follow me Beverley Ann around the course and if you are in Brughyon that day call out to support me. I will be in the final wave with @kellehergoode. I am taking part on behalf of @Survivors Of aBuse founded by @christuck_wwhf who is also co-hosts of @breakingthecycletostepforward podcast. ❤️
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Joining Chris and Beverley is special guest Elaine Wilkins, who is a published author and multi-Award winning founder of ‘The Chrysalis Effect’ a Trauma Informed Coaching organization that delivers the first ever: Trauma-informed Recovery Pathway’ for those suffering with multiple symptoms including ME, CFS, fibromyalgia and Long Covid post viral fatigue. Her own 6 year illness left her bedbound with no treatment plan. Her subsequent recovery from chronic fatigue syndrome was the catalyst to her 15 year journey to transform the attitude, approach and accessibility of recovery from fatigue related illnesses. Her work has supported over 5000 people to recover their health, delivered ground-breaking trauma informed accredited courses for therapists and clinicians, building an incredible team of trauma informed recovery specialists. Her dream of a holistic trauma informed recovery pathway being immediately accessible at point of GP referral became reality in 2022. If you have any questions please contact us on: Breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://www.thechrysaliseffect.co.uk/ https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
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Chris and Beverley talk about what's normal, especially after experiencing abuse. In this conversation they share their own Lived Experiences and professional perspective. This conversation is uncut, authentic and straight from the heart. If you have any questions or would like to contact us. You can email: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
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This episode is dedicated to acknowledging all our women guests and also those who support us in producing this podcast. Chris and Beverley share their own perspective of each guest joining them in the last year and reflect. If you have any questions or would like further information please email us: Breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://www.thesafeguardingalliance.org.uk/research-sex-offender-name-change/ https://www.fatimascampaign.com/ https://www.channel4.com/programmes/a-paedophile-in-my-family-surviving-dad https://www.drellyhanson.com/ https://www.take-cover.org/peer-to-peer-support https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/mayors-office-policing-and-crime-mopac/about-mayors-office-policing-and-crime-mopac/victims-commissioner https://yehudisgoldsobel.co.uk/about https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/restorative-justice-action-plan https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
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Dino Nocivelli is a leading lawyer in the field of child sexual abuse cases and joins Chris and Beverley in this episode. He is a member of the Association of Child Abuse Lawyers and an ambassador for the Survivors Trust and Kyniska. In addition he provided evidence to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) and has been asked to comment extensively upon the Inquiry by many national newspapers and other media outlets. Appearing in media publications providing his expert opinion and commentary, including the BBC News and Radio, ITV, LBC Radio, and some national and local newspapers including articles for the Guardian and the Times. Dino continues to provide his expert opinion to many international media outlets, and regularly provides external training sessions on child abuse law and conducts numerous charity talks every year. Dino continues to campaign to change the law on numerous matters, including: mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse offences, including sport coaches, and activities such as acting, ballet and wrestling. Double jeopardy for indecent assault, ending the use of NDAs in abuse cases and removing titles for convicted peers. If you have any questions for him please contact us by email: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://www.leighday.co.uk/about-us/our-people/partners/dino-nocivelli/ https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
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To celebrate turning 60 this year, I am taking part in the Brighton Marathon on Sunday 7 April!! My vision was to take part, my goal is to complete it. I am not a runner and I am looking at about 8 hours to complete it. I am raising money for SOB - Survivors Of ABuse to enable funded places for Women and Men who are looking to overcome childhood sexual abuse. I have a goal set to raise £5000 and I would appreciate your help in sharing this post and helping me get to this target as it will make a difference. https://2024brightonmarathonweekend.enthuse.com/pf/beverley-ann The founder of the charity Chris Tuck is my friend and co-host of the podcast Breaking The Cycle To StepForward and by supporting this charity and raising awareness of Abuse to educate, support and enable pro-active prevention for children today is very important to both of us. Please share this post and together its amazing what we can achieve.
"Do you want to be your Authentic self at work"? is this months question of the month. Chris and Beverley share share their own thoughts and Lived Experience in answering this question especially as a survivor of Abuse and also a Care Leaver. If you have a question you would like Chris and Beverley to answer then please contact them by emailing: Breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
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Mathew shares his amazing story with Chris and Beverley which includes his own experience of Sexual Abuse. Together with the amazing challenges he has overcome by walking across Europe to get legislation and law changed! He speaks frankly and also shares his amazing work with The Brave Movement which is a world wide Survivor movement. If you have any questions that you would like to ask please contact Chris and Beverley by email:breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com Rethink Drink: The Sinclair Method UK https://www.bravemovement.org/ https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
Yehudis grew up in London as part of the Charedi (Ultra-orthodox) Jewish community. When she disclosed her experiences of sexual abuse by a family friend, she and her family were punished and faced ostracisation. In 2011, Yehudis set up a charity supporting other Jewish victims of sexual abuse across the UK, providing them with information that was otherwise inaccessible to them. Through her work in the sector, she developed a working group to establish the Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week, the first of its kind in the UK. The week focuses on amplifying the voices of those with lived experiences and prompting resources, services, and campaigns about sexual abuse and sexual violence. #ItsNotOk Yehudis chaired the Met Police Independent Advisory Group for Rape & Serious Sexual Offences, ensuring victims from all cultures and communities are represented in policing and referral pathways were established for victims that engaged in the criminal justice system. Yehudis works as a Policy Officer and is completing a Masters at Goldsmiths University in Domestic Violence & Sexual Abuse. breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://sexualabuseandsexualviolenceawarenessweek.org/ https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
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#Day7challenge and got out this morning for a quick walk before playing 9 holes in golf (which is about 3 miles) but didn't take my phone to track. Loving this challenge for @actionforchildrenuk @fatima.whitbread 29 mile February Challenge knowing that it's not just about wellness and self care but also a fundraiser and raising awareness for a cause so close to my heart ♥️ #careleaver #Fatima'sUKChallenge
This month;s question is "Are you afraid of the conversation?" where Chris and Beverley will be looking at this question and sharing their insights and also Lived Experiences. "Have You Got 5 Minutes? is an opportunity to answer your questions. If you have a question you would like discussed pleased email: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com
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Sibling Abuse is a conversation that does not take place easily and when it is Sibling Sexual Abuse it's a Big Taboo. Dr Elly Hanson who is currently researching and completing a report on behalf of sexual abuse support charities joins Chris and Beverley to open this conversation. Also, joined by Kath who shared her own experience in a Channel 4 documentary called Family Life, and is passionate about opening this conversation and awareness too. Self care is always important and please see a link below for support information and feel free to email Chris and Beverley with any question you may have. breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://www.communitycare.co.uk/2019/12/17/family-secret-documentary-social-workers-need-know-sibling-sexual-abuse/ http://www.siblingsexualtrauma.com/
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Curtis is an Advanced Practitioner, Independent Social Worker, PhD candidate and placement Supervisor and he shares his insights into his world of Social work with Chris and Beverley. He is passionate, honest, and direct about his approach and thoughts. As a host of The Social Work Race Podcast he is a very interesting speaker. breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-social-work-race-podcast https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
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Using her own Lived Experience, Della campaigns to ensure convicted sex offenders cannot slip through the net changing their name and giving themselves new identities. She was abused at 6years old by a known perpetrator (who went on to change his name 5 times). As an ambassador for the Safeguarding Alliance, an author and avid campaigner, she shares with Chris and Beverley, about Dellas Law, and how implementing this will prevent known sex offenders, from wiping clean their offending past and to ensure DBS checks are not mis-informed. If you have any questions or would like to know more please email Chris and Beverley at: Breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com Amazon link for book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Trapped-story-battle-justice-childhood/dp/1789465125 Safeguarding alliance: https://www.thesafeguardingalliance.org.uk/research-sex-offender-name-change/
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Chris and Beverley put themselves Under The Spotlight, by asking each other questions about their own experiences and opinions. Answering from the heart, in this authentic, uncut episode, if you have any questions you would like answered please email: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
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Following Fatuma Whitbread's acceptance on BBC Sports Personality Of The Year, of the Helen Rollason award. Recognizing her outstanding achievement in the face of adversity, Fatima returns to share with Chris & Beverley her passion and message in raising awareness of Fatuma's UK Campaign to make change happen and what the award meant to her. If you would like more information and to make a donation please use the link below: https://www.fatimascampaign.com/ breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com
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As a Care Leaver myself, this is a very important campaign, as I experienced the everyday prejudice of growing up in care and even today in some scenarios. In addition to the low expectations for my future and lack of support at 16 when living in a hostel. Can you help Fatima Whitbread raise £1750,000 to support children and young people in the care system. To harness the power of “ONE VOICE” by giving young people in care a voice and by creating a collaborative, cohesive and meaningful partnership between all the agencies and organizations involved so that: All children (who for whatever reason are taken into care) are treated with respect and compassion. They are given the opportunity to fulfil their positive, potential in an environment which fosters self-worth and confidence. That the system provides the necessary support and resources to give each youngster the skills, enthusiasm and confidence to become productive members of society. Please donate to the JustGiving Crowdfunding Page: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/fatimaseverestchallenge?utm_term=WbMwyq2rx
There are some definitions of abuse that have been and continue, to be defined as "Larking about" or "just a joke" however how does it feel to be on the receiving end? Chris and Beverley discuss this topic sharing their views from their own Lived Experience and Professional Perspective. We would love to hear your feedback and thoughts and you can contact us on: breakingthecycletostepforward@gmail.com https://survivorsofabuse.org.uk/ https://stepforwardpractice.co.uk
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