Thank you all for your very kind comments of support. They really do mean so much. Please feel free to message if ever there’s anything you wish to speak about. Together, we can tear away the taboo. x
I had the same experience from one of my cousins, when I was just six. But he was not an adult when this took place and it only involved touching. He committed suicide at the age of 22 and now I forgive him. You're an inspiration. What you're doing is something that many of us who are abused as children wants to do. You're living my dream life actually. It was my dream to save and protect children from these kind of life-wrecking situations. Thanks a lot for everything you're doing for our children, our future ❤.
MK - thank you for your kind words. I decided many years ago to turn the bad situation into a good one by using it as a strength. You went through what no child should have and thankfully came out the other side a survivor. I commend your bravery and also your ability to forgive. So many will relate to your situation and find strength in your words.
I’m so sorry for what you’ve gone through. It breaks our hearts to hear it as well as angers us. You truly are incredibly brave and I’m so glad to hear you speaking about it as I hope it helps in your healing. I’m also happy to hear you have an incredible wife and family that helps to support you in all ways. Thank you for helping our innocent children. Your courage inspires us all.
My heart goes out to everyone and anyone who suffered abuse. How brave of you to share your story openly and rase the awareness. How big your heart is protecting others around you from the pain. Wishing you ease and joy in your life and protecting safe people around, you deserve that no less than everybody else. ❤
Stephen thank you for helping others. You turned a negative into something positive. Breaks my heart that those who were supposed to love you, abused you instead. Stay strong and take care.
Thank you Stephen for sharing your experiences so honestly and fully. I'm so sorry this happened to you and send love to you and to the little boy within you that experienced this. I wish I could just give you the biggest hug. Like you, I vowed I would never tell my mum because I was sure it would break her. I held my secret (it was a trusted neighbour that abused me when I was nine) for 36 years. Eventually I did tell her, and in retrospect, it was the best thing I ever did. It opened the way for me to feel free to speak my truth anywhere and anytime I chose, because I wasn't worried about her finding out. This liberation led me to make a police report (the offender was still alive, so I could) and he got sentenced to 5 years. But more important than all of that. My mum was able to give me the hugs I didn't have the courage to ask for when I was nine - that was better than any court conviction. I wish you every blessing for the work you are doing to support others - you're an incredible human to do this work ❤
I would also like to add that sometime after I'd told mum I asked her how she felt about me telling her and she said she was pleased I'd told her. She preferred knowing. And this was something I could understand because I'm also a mum and I would want to know.
I’m glad your grandad is no longer around. What he did to you was disgusting and shameful. You are brave to talk so honestly. You deserved a better childhood. Keep strong don’t let him define you. Continue the good work be proud of yourself.
It’s incredible to hear your story spoken so powerfully Stephen, thank you, you will inspire many. And congratulations to everyone at the Something to Say team for more videos on this platform.
Thank you Stephen. I'm so sorry. Thank you for being brave and telling your story. I hope you find peace and emotional care because you deserve it my friend ❤
Thank you all for your very kind comments of support. They really do mean so much.
Please feel free to message if ever there’s anything you wish to speak about. Together, we can tear away the taboo. x
I had the same experience from one of my cousins, when I was just six. But he was not an adult when this took place and it only involved touching. He committed suicide at the age of 22 and now I forgive him. You're an inspiration. What you're doing is something that many of us who are abused as children wants to do. You're living my dream life actually. It was my dream to save and protect children from these kind of life-wrecking situations. Thanks a lot for everything you're doing for our children, our future ❤.
MK - thank you for your kind words. I decided many years ago to turn the bad situation into a good one by using it as a strength. You went through what no child should have and thankfully came out the other side a survivor. I commend your bravery and also your ability to forgive. So many will relate to your situation and find strength in your words.
You are very brave to do this, how many millions of us are not as brave.....yet.
I’m so sorry for what you’ve gone through. It breaks our hearts to hear it as well as angers us. You truly are incredibly brave and I’m so glad to hear you speaking about it as I hope it helps in your healing. I’m also happy to hear you have an incredible wife and family that helps to support you in all ways. Thank you for helping our innocent children. Your courage inspires us all.
I'm so happy you have a loving wife Stephen to support you, I'm so grateful for this, thankyou.
What an amazing person you are sir! You protected your family and then so many young people.
My heart goes out to everyone and anyone who suffered abuse. How brave of you to share your story openly and rase the awareness. How big your heart is protecting others around you from the pain.
Wishing you ease and joy in your life and protecting safe people around, you deserve that no less than everybody else. ❤
Stephen thank you for helping others. You turned a negative into something positive. Breaks my heart that those who were supposed to love you, abused you instead. Stay strong and take care.
Thank you Stephen for sharing your experiences so honestly and fully. I'm so sorry this happened to you and send love to you and to the little boy within you that experienced this. I wish I could just give you the biggest hug. Like you, I vowed I would never tell my mum because I was sure it would break her. I held my secret (it was a trusted neighbour that abused me when I was nine) for 36 years. Eventually I did tell her, and in retrospect, it was the best thing I ever did. It opened the way for me to feel free to speak my truth anywhere and anytime I chose, because I wasn't worried about her finding out. This liberation led me to make a police report (the offender was still alive, so I could) and he got sentenced to 5 years. But more important than all of that. My mum was able to give me the hugs I didn't have the courage to ask for when I was nine - that was better than any court conviction. I wish you every blessing for the work you are doing to support others - you're an incredible human to do this work ❤
I would also like to add that sometime after I'd told mum I asked her how she felt about me telling her and she said she was pleased I'd told her. She preferred knowing. And this was something I could understand because I'm also a mum and I would want to know.
I’m glad your grandad is no longer around. What he did to you was disgusting and shameful. You are brave to talk so honestly. You deserved a better childhood. Keep strong don’t let him define you. Continue the good work be proud of yourself.
It’s incredible to hear your story spoken so powerfully Stephen, thank you, you will inspire many.
And congratulations to everyone at the Something to Say team for more videos on this platform.
Thank you Stephen. I'm so sorry. Thank you for being brave and telling your story. I hope you find peace and emotional care because you deserve it my friend ❤
God bless you Stephen, thank you for the most important work of all❤🙏
Thank you Steve, for sharing your story. This will help so many other on their journey.
May I ask if you have ever tried clinical hypnotherapy and analytical regression therapy for the flashbacks?
No, she didn't see it. She wouldn't have left the note there.