Episode 18 - Robbie Constant stepping into the light
An extremely powerful and honest conversation on this weeks SandDM podcast as Mark and Aeron greet their first guest to the podcast in close friend and professional wrestling personality Robbie Constant.
Robbie had an extremely tough and challenging life to get to this point and showed astonishing bravery and strength in sharing his story of past violence and abuse as a young child and how the fallout from that can still affect him today.
This podcast is not something we take lightly and we wanted to once again thank Robbie for his incredible bravery and passion. Please be warned that this podcast contains extremely distressing details and may potentially provide emotional and physical triggers to many.
If you are affected in any way or wish to learn more about the sensitive topics discussed in this podcast then please do not hesitate to make use of a number of facilities we have provided contact details for below.
Rape Crisis UK: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/ [https://rapecrisis.org.uk/] (0808 500 2222 available 24/7)
For urgent psychological support, please call the Samaritans on 116 123 or text CONTACT to 85258 to reach trained volunteers at Shout.
Victim Support operates a free and confidential 24/7 SupportLine and live chat service, every day of the year - offering specialist support to anyone who has been a victim of crime or a witness. If you’d prefer to access interactive self-support guides, visit My Support Space.
Telephone: 0808 16 89 111
Live chat: victimsupport.org.uk/live-chat [http://victimsupport.org.uk/live-chat]
My Support Space: mysupportspace.org.uk/MoJ [http://mysupportspace.org.uk/MoJ]
More information can be found at www.victimsupport.org.uk [http://www.victimsupport.org.uk]
The Survivors Trust provides confidential information, advice and support for women, men and young people, their parents/carers or partners via a helpline or email.
Telephone: 08088 010818
Email: info@thesurvivorstrust.org [info@thesurvivorstrust.org]
More information including opening hours can be found at www.thesurvivorstrust.org [http://www.thesurvivorstrust.org]
Galop - for members of the LGBT+ community
If you are a member of the LGBT+ community and experienced sexual assault, abuse, or violence, Galop runs a specialist helpline.
Telephone: 0800 999 5428
Email: help@galop.org.uk [help@galop.org.uk]
More information including opening hours can be found at Galop.
NAPAC (National Association for People Abused in Childhood)
NAPAC offers support to adult survivors of all types of childhood abuse, including physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect. Information including opening hours can be found on NAPAC’s website which offers a large range of resources for survivors, as well as those who care for and work with them. NAPAC also offer a support email service for those who feel more comfortable seeking support in writing.
Private and confidential helpline: 0808 801 0331
Email: support@napac.org.uk [support@napac.org.uk]
Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs)
Sexual assault referral centres - or SARCs - provide a safe space and dedicated care, through the NHS, for people who have been raped, sexually assaulted or abused and are here for everyone, regardless of when the incident happened. They are located across the country and offer specialist practical, medical and emotional support 24/7.
SARCs offer a range of services, including crisis care, medical and forensic examinations, emergency contraception and testing for sexually transmitted infections. They can also arrange access to an independent sexual violence advisor, as well as referrals to mental health support and voluntary sector sexual violence support services.
To find a SARC near you please visit the NHS website.
