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THE SURVIVOR - EMMA

Finally I felt that I was ready to stride happily into the future, without fear. This is all thanks to Survive. The service they provide is absolutely invaluable and so very vital.

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THE SURVIVOR - TRACEY

I've gone from being broken to now being a functioning person again. Gone from being stuck in a trauma cycle, to getting a job and holding it down. All literally within a matter of months.

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THE SURVIVOR - VIKKI

For the first time in my 35 years on this earth, I felt heard. Not only listened to but actually heard. I could finally breathe and it felt surreal, like I had never taken a breath before but I knew I wanted to feel it again and again as it felt amazing!

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THE SURVIVOR - JESSICA

When I look in the mirror I can now really see myself again – it has taken more than 15 years to do this. Survive’s EMDR therapy has changed my life.

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THE SURVIVOR - JAMIE

Life is a journey. The work done with Survive significantly eased the burden I felt and helped me move on in my journey forward.

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THE SURVIVOR - JANE

I was referred to Survive by my mental health social worker. I had become too ill to work.

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THE SURVIVOR - SUSAN

I enjoyed my work with my church. As a lady in my 70s, I also enjoyed the compliments received from one of the priests.

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THE SURVIVOR - DARREN

I was in my 40s when I reached crisis point and was unable to function. My trauma was so intense and severe that I had blocked it out.

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THE SURVIVOR - PENNY

I was a well-respected and hard-working professional yet I found it difficult to like myself. I could not tolerate anything I perceived as a mistake.

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THE SURVIVOR - CHLOE

I worked with my therapist and together we found ways for me to open up.

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