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Child abuse: display the badge, help break the silence

Child abuse: display the badge, help break the silence

We have all seen the recent media stories about child abuse.

Child abuse is one of those things that we don’t like to think about, something we don’t talk about very much and when we do, often we feel uncomfortable.

But as we’ve seen time and again, that silence enables abuse. At BritMums we want to talk about it and break the silence.

Consider the hurt child who cannot find anyone to listen to them. Consider the adult, who feels like a frightened child whenever the memories creep in. An adult who perhaps has never told anyone.

How does it feel when a child speaks out and is not believed, possibly even by his or her own parents? How does it feel when an adult needs to talk, and feels scared of rejection, of not being believed, of the shame?

If you feel it’s time to break the silence and get the message out that children deserve to be listened to, believed and supported, please wear this badge on your blog.

We know some BritMums members are blogging about their experiences and views. If you’re blogging about abuse, link your posts up below.

If you know of a child who is at risk, are worried about one, or want to donate, visit NSPCC.org.uk.

125 x 125 Listen. Believe. Love.

BritMums - Listen. Believe. Love. Bloggers speaking out against child abuse

150 x 150 Listen. Believe. Love.

BritMums - Listen. Believe. Love. Bloggers speaking out against child abuse

250 x 250 Listen. Believe. Love.

BritMums - Listen. Believe. Love. Bloggers speaking out against child abuse



About Kate Davis-Holmes

Kate Davis-Holmes is a writer and blogger. She is married with 3 children. After obtaining a law degree from Cambridge University, Kate spent 20 years working in local and national organisations. She has experience of project management. media relations, events organisation, advice-giving and the facilitation of learning groups. Kate’s interests include bargain-hunting, reading, travelling and cookery. She has a passion for helping good causes and seeing women get a fairer deal in society.

Sarah Walker-Bennett New mama Tips

Wednesday 19th of June 2013

Will display this proudly on my site xx

Delilah

Tuesday 27th of November 2012

Hey guys,

I would love to display the badge but my blog is free form any slogans, logos at the moment and would like to keep it like that sorry. Trust me, have a look at the site, I don't think it would suit it unfortunately =(

Any I thought I'll take some time to share with you guys about how my childhood abuse has affected my life, especially my adult relationships. I post regularly, about once a week and the blog is filled with humorous, insightful personal thoughts about my personal relationships. Warning though, it contains adult content. Have a read and let me know what you think on the site.

http://suchislifeablog.blogspot.com.au

Cheers,

Delilah

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Thursday 8th of November 2012

[...] courageous of all those bloggers who have linked up their personal stories and views. Find out more https://www.britmums.com/2012/11/child-abuse-display-the-badge-help-break-the-silence/So a quiet week with mixed emotions but lots of good stuff in that recipe which is why it is always [...]

gaynor rees

Tuesday 6th of November 2012

So proud of brit mums child abuse is awful its a subject close to me as i was abused as a child i now have 3 children of my own and i always tell them they can always talk to me about anything they must tell me if ever anyone touches them i dont know how people can be so vile and hurt children in that way but thank you brit mums xx

Salt and Caramel » Not Just The Sweet Side of LifeListen. Believe. Love.

Monday 5th of November 2012

[...] on these innocent children does not go away, it haunts them for the rest of their lives, as the Britmums bloghop [...]

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