B safe 1st always... that IS the message

If you are in crisis, or need urgent help or advice, please contact The Samaritans on 08457 909 090. I have called the Samaritans about four or five times in the past they were amazing it was at that time such a wonderful feeling to be listened to and not judged and feel like a victim and not to be blamed.

I have material on this site and I would recommend it to everyone. Especially if you want your creativity or story expressed in a safe environment. I have nothing but good to say about this site. And the people that run it. And fully support it as they do us. "Voicing my silence since 2008. Voicing our silence since the start. You could voice your silence with us... at NAPAC"

Quote from the website: "We work worldwide to provide emotional support, and reduce suicide. We listen to people who are in distress. We don't judge them or tell them what to do - we listen." This is a comprehensive listing of helplines in the US and worldwide. Please reach out to that someone... TODAY. And IF it doesn't go well at first, please try again. There are people that care... I hope you find them. Because your worth it.

For children: If you are worried about anything, it could be something big or something small - don't bottle it up. It can really help if you talk to someone. If there is something on your mind, ChildLine is here for you. Are you a child? Do you need to talk? Call ChildLine on 0800 1111 (UK)

The Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre is dedicated to eradicating the sexual abuse of children. That means we are part of UK policing and very much about tracking and bringing offenders to account either directly or in partnership with local and international forces.

SupportLine This is an extract taken from their site explaining what they do. SupportLine - "offer confidential emotional support to children, young adults and adults by telephone, email and post. We work with callers to develop healthy, positive coping strategies, an inner feeling of strength and increased self esteem to encourage healing, recovery and moving forward with life. We also keep details of counsellors, agencies and support groups throughout the UK."

The NSPCC's vision is to end cruelty to children in the UK. We campaign to change the law, provide ChildLine and the NSPCC Helpline

I've shared my story of when I rang the Samaritans on their website here. A vulnerable person told me, my story has helped them make that first call. "I never called for all the answers, I called because I was alone, nothing and no one. But by the end of the call, I was someone." - John Harrison.

I am myself (John Harrison) volunteer for the BRC. I haven't done any for a while. I did do an average of four days a week for eight months a while ago. Volunteering is very rewarding. And many Charities are in need of volunteers. But also there are other projects in your comunity that would appretiate any time you can give. Good luck if you choose to.

This is second website. If its only my writing you want to see and hear, then this site is the one for you.

I have created nearly 30 videos here. Mostly of my child abuse and its consequences poetry. Helping to have my voice, voice others and raise awareness. We need change.

The Child Abuse Survivor Monument This is the website for the child abuse survivor monument situated in Canada. Please use link to find out more. But also, they NEED us to sign a petition to have a place for the child abuse monument in canada full time, an appropriate place. Please sign the petition using the link below. Dont worry if your not from Canada, nor am I, we need to show how much this sort of thing is needed. Also do leave a message to how and why it is important. I for one just knowing there is just one of these monuments will feel its some recognition, its a start. And we all need it in full view and not hidden away. We all know these issues have been hidden away for to long. Please sign this petition. We want to be seen AND heard. http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/A-Home-for-Child-Abuse-Monument/

is a website created by Teresa Cooper (author of Pin Down found below). Teresa is an Author, Mother and campaigner for children's rights. She is a survivor of Child Abuse. She was in Kendall House a children's home run by the Church of England, in Kent which is what the main source of her book is about. Teresa has long since been a campaigner on child abuse issues.

YouTube Channel link. Lili is a Writer Poet. She works tirelessly to promote the plight of victims of Abuse (including Child Abuse). As well as raising awareness and helping to Brake the Silence she encourages and supports others on their Journey to hopefully heal. And that's all any of us can ask. Lili has some wonderful videos of her own work as well as many other uploaded videos. Whether we heal or not. Its just good to feel supported.

Paddy Doyle is a campaigner on Child Abuse issues, born in County Wexford, Ireland, in 1951. He is also the author of 'God Squad'.

Laurie Ann Smith's Website This is taken from her website... "I am the Canada Regional Director for Dreamcatchers For Abused Children. We are a Not for Profit 501(c)3 Organization with dedicated Team members who work 365 days a year, 7 days a week to promote awareness, education and prevention of child abuse." Now once there, you will see links to her book, other things she is doing and it is realy worth using the link to her BlogTalkRadio show. I will add more later.

This is yet another amazing survivor's website, Lizzie McGlynn. Visit the website to find out more about lizzy and her story. You can also hear a full radio interview on the homepage which was done by Lorraine Kelly for BBC Radio Scotland. 'I forgive you daddy' is also the title of Lizzie's book, I hope to read this shortly too. Lizzy continues to raise awareness of the issues that face many other survivors, with a hope to bring about change for the better, for us all. Thank you Lizzie.

Lynn is an amazing Survivor of child abuse, as well as being the Author of 'Beyond the Tears' (which I hope to read soon) she shares her story to help others and to raise awareness of the issues. This is her space to blog and raise awareness. I also heard her on the Dreamcatchers blogTalkRadio show. Go have a look.

Linda is herself a Survivor of child abuse who has set up this network to fight against child abuse. Linda tries to be pro active on these issues and welcomes support of like minded people. On this network you can add links to your websites and videos. And of course spread the work of this network. Good luck.

Lisa Fiorese Michels's website / blog. Lisa is yet another amazing survivor of child abuse, using her voice for the cause.. A survivor surviving childhood abuse, the system, and regularly raising awareness of all the issues, though her work online and her public speaking she does. I fully support her. Take a look at her blog.

Dreamcatchers Missing Division Director is Elizabeth Brawley, who tirelessly works for the missing as well as many other important issues. Visit their page and from there you can also see what else the Dreamcatchers for Abused children do.

I found this link simple and very helpful myself. If you do wish to obtain information held on or about you it is important to state clearly "I wish to formally request a copy of information held on or about me under Subject Access / Data Protection Act 1998 please forward to me the exact cost..."

A site showing the poetry of well known poets as well as unknown, published and the unpublished. From many areas. It includes videos of poets and there work (including my poem 'The Rock'). It also has a short bio of the poets it has on the site.

This is a website showing Poets and Performers information. They also have a YouTube channel where they show performances from Poets and Musicians at their venues. There is a link once there. Many types are there for all tastes.

Taken from website "Mission and Vision: Our Vision is a world which celebrates the creative expression of survivors through poetry. Our Mission is coordinating artistic activity; publishing and promoting poetry by survivors; supporting and developing survivor poets and establishing communication networks; challenging and changing the social and cultural definitions of poets and poetry; making connections between creativity and mental health."

Here's a poetic Blog called 'Soul Snapshot' from Samantha Long. If you love poetry, take a look. It's FREE, and is there a better price than that?