Welcome to the SARSAS blog
Explore empowering survivor stories, professional insights, and the latest news and updates from SARSAS.
Our blog features articles from volunteers, staff, supporters and people with lived experience all united in raising awareness and supporting survivors of sexual violence.
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How could I be friends with the man who assaulted me?
I recently read an article in the Guardian about what they called ‘unacknowledged rape’. The article stated that a large percentage of women have experienced sexual assault that they label as a misunderstanding, and it led me to think about sharing my own experience.
Can We Really Reclaim the Night?
A thoughtful blog from one of our counsellors about feeling less safe when the days get shorter and the season changes.
How to make a self-care glitter jar
Making a glitter jar can be a relaxing and grounding experience, plus you have a re-usable grounding object at the end of it!
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 2021
Learn about the Global 16 Days Campaign, which reached its 30th anniversary this year.
Trauma and dissociation: part two
What can be useful as part of the recovery from dissociation trauma?
Trauma and dissociation: part one
One of our great trauma therapists discusses what dissociation is and some of the symptoms that people may experience.
I have suicidal thoughts – how can SARSAS support me?
If you are feeling suicidal, you might be scared by these feelings and worried about what will happen if you tell anyone. Remember, there are ways to get help.
SARSAS wins top national award!
We are so excited to announce that we have won the GSK Impact Award 2021!
I strapped myself to an airborne plane for SARSAS
Have you ever wondered what it feels like for those people who attach themselves to the wing of a plane and perform acrobatics in the sky? Wonder no more! Our awesome supporter, Wayne, strapped himself to the wing of a 1940’s bi-plane to raise money for SARSAS…
Motherhood and trauma
From one of our brilliant counsellors who looks at the experiences of mother’s who have experienced trauma.
The impact of trauma and cervical screening
One of our fabulous counsellors writes about the impact of trauma and cervical screening.
I love being a SARSAS helpline volunteer – here’s why
Words from one of our amazing volunteers on why being on the helpline is so important and rewarding.
The impact of trauma and menstruation
One of our great trauma counsellors writes about how the menstrual cycle can be harder to care for, for those who experience sexual abuse and body trauma. This can be true for all vaginal care needs and can cause a disconnect from the vagina to the body as a whole.
