Megan Hodder
Megan's Isle of Wight Walk for NAPAC
Fundraising for National Association for People Abused in Childhood
Story
The
trauma of childhood abuse doesn't go away once survivors become adults.
People abused in childhood experience a range of difficulties in their
adult lives, including low self esteem, trust and relationship issues,
depression, eating disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder. Despite
the large number of adults facing these struggles, support for adult
survivors in the UK is patchy and underfunded.
The National Association for People Abused in Childhood provides help and support to adult survivors of sexual, physical and emotional abuse, as well as to their loved ones and professionals working with survivors. NAPAC wants all adult survivors of childhood abuse to know that they are not alone, that it does get better, that it was not their fault and that help is out there.
In my time volunteering for NAPAC I have seen the incredible impact that
their services have on people's lives, but also how much more of
this vital work NAPAC could do if they had the resources. The National Association for People Abused in Childhood provides help and support to adult survivors of sexual, physical and emotional abuse, as well as to their loved ones and professionals working with survivors. NAPAC wants all adult survivors of childhood abuse to know that they are not alone, that it does get better, that it was not their fault and that help is out there.
On 20th June I will be walking across the Isle of Wight (from Bembridge Point to the Needles) to raise funds for NAPAC and would be very grateful to anyone who wishes to donate to this incredibly important charity .