Child Sexual Abuse is an epidemic that thrives in secrecy and compels its victims to remain silent, often for decades
Countless Survivors have felt empowered to disclose their abuse, many for the first time, however, others have remained silent.
Whilst disclosure is very important for many Survivors, sadly it is only one part of the healing process ahead of them.
Whether a Survivor has disclosed or not they need the support, love and kindness of another human being.
Child Sexual Abuse impacts Survivors long after the abuse has stopped. For years, even decades, Survivors may experience depression, addictions, strained relationships, insomnia, and even anxiety and panic attacks.
We feel it is so important that society is aware of the suffering that Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse endure, not only at the time but throughout their entire life.
We, as a society have a duty to help those Survivors and those children who are suffering today
We want to help educate society about what Trauma really means, and the impact it has on the life of a Survivor of Childhood Sexual Abuse.
We had a vision, a passion and a dream and with those 3 things if Only… began.
If Only… want to stand with survivors and raise awareness, spread love, kindness and acceptance in the world. Adding our light to others, so that theirs may grow into a flame of hope.
We want to help strengthen Survivors to move on to a place where they know they are loved and are able to feel it. To help them to understand that what has happened to them does not define them or who they are.
Ultimately if Only… want to put in place a safe space for those who have suffered and those who are suffering at the hands of these people. To provide a space where they can feel safety, love and compassion. Where they can have the opportunity to share their story, and be listened to and acknowledged.
A very important part of our ethos is inviting those that are willing, to help us give back to those souls who’s voices were stolen from them as children and who continue to suffer as adults.
We must never underestimate how our kindness can help someone on their journey towards recovery.
If you are a survivor, we want you to know that you are not alone on your healing journey.
The effects of Child Sexual Abuse are real, but you can take back your life.
Each and every Survivor is important and can overcome their past with the right support.
Hope and Healing are possible.
You are more than what happened to you.
We want to help Survivors not have to say if Only…
