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Thank you and well done for reading Broken and Damaged Love.

I am very aware that this book may have struck a chord with you, and you may be looking for someone to turn to.

There are lots of places to turn to these days, and a quick internet search will come up with some places.

I wanted to include some here. I have concentrated on the child sex abuse organisations, as this is the focal point of this book.

However, if you have any issues relating to any of the topics in this book (e.g. if you need support coming out as gay) there are places of help for you too. Please do reach out and get the help you need.

Nobody is going to judge you when you make that call. People work at organisations like this because they want to help. They have heard so many stories they will not be shocked at anything you have to say. What they will do is listen. So I say again, please just reach out.

I have asked these organisation if it’s OK to include their names, and they have said yes.

So, without showing bias, here is a small selection:

HAVOCA
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http://www.havoca.org

Help for Adult Victims Of Child Abuse

HAVOCA is an international resource run by survivors for adult survivors of child abuse. They provide support, friendship and advice for any adult who’s life has been affected by childhood abuse.             

The ethos at HAVOCA is ‘Every Survivor has the right to become a Thriver.’

Mind
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www.mind.org.uk

              There can be a side effect/impact on our mental health when we go through trauma.

Mind are there to help you with this aspect. They help people with many kinds of mental health issues, such as depression, self harm, eating problems, anxiety and panic attacks.

Tel. 020 8519 2122

RAINN
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online.rainn.org

             
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network

              Based in the USA, and has been voted one of “America’s 100 Best Charities”

Theycreated and operate the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE an
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online.rainn.org
)
in partnership with more than 1,100 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates th
e
 
DoD Safe Helpline
 
for the Department of Defense.

In 2015, the Online Hotline expanded to offer services in Spanish a
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rainn.org/es
. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.

SOSAA
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http://www.sosaa.org.uk/

             
Survivors of Sexual Abuse Anon

              They run 12 step meetings, using a modified version of Alcholics Anonymous. It is free, ongoing, non-faith, but spiritual group for both males and females age 18+.

Thanks again for reading this book.

This is where I’d normally plead with you to leave reviews and to look at my other books.

But you know what? It feels wrong to do that here this time.

So, I will leave you with my final wishes for a positive future for you, dear reader.

I sincerely hope I have offered you some insight and offered a consoling shoulder.

Love & light to you all,

TL