Yvonne's Blog

This is a very special month for me. February 2016 marked a turn in my life, a decision I decided to make to commit my time, energy and...

Happy New Year! As we all already know this is the time of year where people make resolutions for all sorts of things. Whether it is...

As 2016 nears to an end I thought it would be a good idea to look back on my year. I have shared with you in previous posts, that I have...

I remember as a child reading the story ‘the ugly duckling’ by Danish Poet and Author Hans Christian Anderson. It tells the tale of a...

I had yet another wonderful opportunity to organise, manage and co-ordinate the annual foster carers reception for the local authority...

Earlier this year, in a radio interview I was asked by the presenter how in the aftermath of such traumatic experiences, did I manage to...

The battle for survival and healing after something as traumatic as abuse is a tough journey that requires patience, strength, endurance...

Survivors Voice was first created in the first Daughter Arise Awareness Event by me, and its Founder Yvonne Ellis in September 2013. I...

One area in my life where I learned the biggest lessons is in personal relationships. I have learned that the people you surround...

Recently I went to a European philosophy event held at the forum, Wolfson theatre, London School of Economics. The title of the debate...

I was 10 years old when this picture was taken. Pictures, cards, and other memorabilia from my past sit at the bottom of a large plastic...

I love children. I remember when I was young I loved to look after the younger kids on my estate when I would go out to play. I remember...

If you have never spoke out before about the sexual abuse you have been through, you may be thinking ‘how can I start to address what has...

No matter what has happened in your life, however painful is never forgotten by God. Do you know he has a plan and a purpose for your...

For many years after I was sexually abused I gave up on myself. I was tired of crying and being misunderstood. I hated that I allowed...

I have learned many lessons on my own personal journey from being abused as a child. I have learned that when you have had your...

September 7th 2013 marked a huge milestone in the progress of this organisation Daughter Arise. We had our 1st Awareness Afternoon Tea...