About.Thriving Survivors is a charity that supports all victims of trauma. Our service is built on the personal experience of our Founder and Chief Executive, Ashley Scotland.
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Our MissionTo help those who face barriers and social exclusion as a result of ill health and disabilities or who suffer with mental health conditions due to a traumatic event.
We are dedicated to improving the lives of survivors of trauma by increasing their confidence, self-awareness, self-esteem and helping them to discover who they really are and what they want to achieve in life. |
Our TeamWe are run by people who, just like those we aim to help, have all been victims of trauma.
We want our clients to feel a sense of safety and unity at all times and with each volunteer having previously experienced a level of misfortune themselves, we are best placed to understand their needs along the road to recovery. |
Rachael's Story
10 weeks ago, I was at my lowest point, barely surviving. Suicidal thoughts, pierced me like thorns. I was scared of what I was capable of. Protecting my youngest cousin was the only thing keeping me from ending my life. My ‘support network’ of friends disappeared when I couldn’t face work. 4 weeks off, during these 4 weeks I felt useless.
My family told me I was strong and had to snap out of it, I couldn’t cope with living up to everyone’s expectations. I needed to get ME better. Praying to my Gran in heaven to, please help me. Finally my Gran had sent a sign. My Mum came down to my room with a smile and a voice of relief she said ‘’There’s a course starting soon, to help survivors of trauma’’. A ton of weight lifted from my shoulders and I smiled. My Gran had answered my prayers.
The course started and as the weeks went on I accepted my past, and realised I can thrive and turn my negative into a positive. Before I knew it the course was coming to an end, I had discovered me, and there was light at the end of the tunnel. This programme has saved my life. As sudden as a dislocated joint slipping back into place. No words can explain the difference in me in 8 weeks. Most of my life begging for help, I got it. Still a long way to go to get to where I want to be, but with the help of Ashley I will get there. All my thanks to Ashley I am a Thriving Survivor.
Rachael Crawley
My family told me I was strong and had to snap out of it, I couldn’t cope with living up to everyone’s expectations. I needed to get ME better. Praying to my Gran in heaven to, please help me. Finally my Gran had sent a sign. My Mum came down to my room with a smile and a voice of relief she said ‘’There’s a course starting soon, to help survivors of trauma’’. A ton of weight lifted from my shoulders and I smiled. My Gran had answered my prayers.
The course started and as the weeks went on I accepted my past, and realised I can thrive and turn my negative into a positive. Before I knew it the course was coming to an end, I had discovered me, and there was light at the end of the tunnel. This programme has saved my life. As sudden as a dislocated joint slipping back into place. No words can explain the difference in me in 8 weeks. Most of my life begging for help, I got it. Still a long way to go to get to where I want to be, but with the help of Ashley I will get there. All my thanks to Ashley I am a Thriving Survivor.
Rachael Crawley
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