This episode’s conversation highlights the under-represented topic of men’s recovery after sexual abuse.
We’re joined by Ian, who courageously shares his lived experience of sexual abuse in adulthood, and John Slater, founder of MoMENtum, a Devon-based CIC supporting adult male survivors of sexual abuse. Joined by Sami Goulding and Em Flint from Recovery Devon, the group uncover why it takes time to process or even acknowledge what has happened, and how society helps, or hinders. Different recovery approaches are considered, with a call for change in understanding and support.
We’ve made every effort to make this podcast safe to listen to; nonetheless, please listen with care, especially if this is a subject that affects you.
Resources to support you after listening:
MoMENtum Devon - call or text 0777 3151080, or email momentumdevon@gmail.com
Devon Rape Crisis - Devon-based support for survivors of rape (of any gender)
SAND Survivors' Alliance North Devon http://survivorsalliance.org.uk/ - Devon-based support for survivors of sexual abuse
Survivors UK https://www.survivorsuk.org/ - National (UK) support for sexually abused men
Andy's Man Club https://andysmanclub.co.uk/ - National network of local talking groups for men. Devon's branches are Exeter, Newton Abbot, Torbay, and Plymouth.