COUCH POTATO, CHOCOHOLIC, CHAIN SMOKING, TELLY ADDICT who HAS JUST COMPLETED THE LONDON MARATHON!!!

As a child I was sexually abused.  I didn't confide in my parents or friends.  I didn't tell anyone what was happening to me.  Instead I kept the secret hidden away for years until it had to come out.

As a Mum of three great kids, I found things difficult, small things that people take for granted became extremely hard, like giving my children a bath.

Thanks to the help and support of NCH, the Children's Charity I am no longer ashamed about what happened to me and it has taken years for me to realise that the abuse I suffered wasn't my fault.  I didn’t cause the abuse and there was nothing I could have done as a child to prevent it.

I believe that ALL CHILDREN should be able to live a life FREE FROM FEAR of abuse because I know how that had affected me in my adult years.

My first wish would be to stop abuse altogether, if this is not possible, then I will do everything in my power to ensure that there are services such as Number 28, a project based in Nottingham, that will give children the help they need.

Please help me to ensure that services are available to children who have been traumatised by sexual abuse and make a donation to help.

Your donation WILL make a difference, thank you for your support.

Michelle 

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: NCH, the children's charity will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.