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THE SURVIVOR - EMMA

The incident I used to remember as vividly as though it were yesterday now seems like a distant foggy memory from long ago.

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THE SURVIVOR - LYDIA

Thanks to Survive I am now able to form healthy relationships and realise that I am stronger than my perpetrator.

Find out more about The Survivor – Lydia

THE SURVIVOR - TRACEY

Literally life changing and life saving therapy. My counsellor has literally saved my life and given me my life back all in one. She is amazing.

Find out more about The Survivor – Tracey

THE SURVIVOR - VIKKI

The world has turned from black & white, to the most vibrant of colours. I am safe. I am alive. I am ready to thrive.

Find out more about The Survivor – Vikki

THE SURVIVOR - JESSICA

When I look in the mirror, I can now really see myself again – it has taken more than 15 years to do this. Survive’s EMDR therapy changed my life.  

Find out more about The Survivor – Jessica

THE SURVIVOR - JAMIE

Life is a journey. The work done with Survive significantly eased the burden I felt and helped me move on in my journey forward.

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THE SURVIVOR - JANE

Survive has given me the skills to work through my memories.

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THE SURVIVOR - DARREN

I wouldn’t be here without you.

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THE SURVIVOR - PENNY

I was able to acknowledge my own emotions and find self-compassion and forgive myself for what I saw as mistakes.

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THE SURVIVOR - CHLOE

Survive enabled me to love and care for myself. I can see the damaging patterns that had emerged in my life and I have made many changes. I am starting to feel whole.

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