A lot of the frame work for group I am planning will be focused on peer---- peer support, but Ideally with support from people from different professions from time to time to try and answer peoples questions. That is one reason I went to the NHS to see if any doctor or psychiatrist input could be ...

I am in talks with a Counselor I know but have not seen as a client, though she does know a little re my story and problems, she can spare 3 evenings a month and just expects a contribution towards travel expenses. I have the option of a room @ mind and the local church so will look into costings ...

Upset me and to be blunt pissed me off that the so called professionals showed no interest. In supporting the idea that would perhaps lead to some people not needing so many clinic appointments.

I have been making an effort to try and get a survivor led meeting and group work sessions set up on and off. I had a horrendous meeting with 2 NHS admins the other week asking how much support that professional would be able to put in on either a volunteer basis or pay per session basis , and was ...

I tried to disclose when I was 8 not believed/heard. the abuse went on for many more years but i was silenced by fear, bribes etc. shut it all out then had a breakdown/burnout due to the nature of my work when i was 23. the good from disclosing most of it back then and the subsequent therapy ...

I have taken the plunge today and contacted camalot to apply for a small donation/grant to start a group in my area. Not sure I will get it , but will look elswhere if I do not for the extra financing to start up.I do have a counsellor interested in helping me on an expenses basis.

Yes it makes sense to me. online it is real but detached , you do not have to be seen , but can be heared have your say. face to face it can be uncomfortable to have a say.As to comparing and trying to minimise what happened to you compared to somone else , every ones experience is differnt even 2 ...

Interesting answers , have got me thinking along the lines of perhaps starting a local group in conjunction with a C if I could find an interested one. Something to look into perhaps in a couple of weeks time. would meet 3 times a month, have a mixed group then an all male group then an all female ...

Yes I would go to survivors meetings or mutual support group. I would prefer some of the meetings to be specific to males and some mixed and some meetings to be themed to discuss specific issues.. There is a group that meets but is an hours drive away from me , thats the nearest I have found to me ...

Thank you for the info carrie, I will do what I can to try and get some sponsership or donations at the 2 places I mentioned to you.
wishing you well.
Chris12