James Brudney

Helping victims of Rape and Sexual Abuse access Counselling support

Fundraising for Community First
£1,486
raised of £1,400 target
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Jubilee River Swim 2020, 20 September 2020
START provides a range of services for people of all ages, and genders who have suffered sexual trauma and are recent, or past survivors of rape or sexual abuse/assault. This includes 121 counselling, groupwork and peer support programmes.

Story

I was counselled for almost a year. I had a wonderful counsellor who helped me through a very difficult and unpleasant time in my life. It has been a process of healing by revisiting past places which at one time felt unimaginable. The journey has been raw and unnerving but slowly I came to see how I was repairing my damaged self. I finally accepted ownership of what had happened to me and was able to let go of my guilt and shame. My counsellor understood my outlook on life and created a connection with me that was very special. I eventually looked forward to my session as a weekly debrief rather than a purge. I am as happy and confident as I have ever been and I tell people about what I have learnt to help turn their negativity into positivity. Fear can be a very powerful emotion and prevent us from moving on in our lives but once it is confronted the clouds separate and you can focus on that hint of sunshine.

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About the campaign

START provides a range of services for people of all ages, and genders who have suffered sexual trauma and are recent, or past survivors of rape or sexual abuse/assault. This includes 121 counselling, groupwork and peer support programmes.

About the charity

Community First

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Community First works to develop and deliver Health and Wellbeing services to residents of Hampshire. We are an independent organisation with a diverse membership of over 600 charities, not for profit organisations and community groups.

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