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27/06/2025

One of the many ways we can talk about and engage with death… thank you Michelle Obama.

27/06/2025

Gisèle Pelicot, whose extraordinary courage captivated France and the world during the harrowing trial of her ex-husband and 50 other men for drugging and ra**ng her, has won her privacy battle against Paris Match magazine -- and promptly donated the entire €40,000 settlement to support sexual violence prevention organizations! The magazine had published unauthorized photographs of Gisèle's post-trial life, prompting her successful legal action that resulted in two €20,000 payments to associations supporting sexual violence victims. This resolution highlights the critical distinction between choosing to waive anonymity in court -- a decision Gisèle made to shine light on sexual violence -- and surrendering one's fundamental right to privacy thereafter.

The settlement marks another chapter in Gisèle's courageous journey to reclaim her autonomy after enduring almost a decade of unconscionable violations orchestrated by her former husband, who was convicted of drugging her and facilitating her r**e by dozens of strangers. Despite the shocking revelation that Paris Match had published personal photos of her new life without consent -- a particularly disturbing action given that her original victimization involved being filmed without knowledge or consent -- Gisèle has once again demonstrated extraordinary resilience. As her lawyer poignantly stated, "She became a public figure unwillingly," yet by refusing to be silenced, Gisèle continues to transform her experience into a powerful force for change.

Kudos to Gisèle for transforming her personal tragedy into a powerful beacon of hope for sexual violence survivors everywhere!

Gisele's daughter Caroline Darian has released a memoir about her and her mother's experience and how they helped give voice to many women who had been silenced -- "I'll Never Call Him Dad Again" at https://bookshop.org/a/8011/9781464257957 (Bookshop) and https://amzn.to/4jikYpX (Amazon)

For several powerful memoirs by young women who survived and spoke out after sexual assault, we highly recommend "Know My Name: A Memoir" (https://www.amightygirl.com/know-my-name), "Notes on a Silencing: A Memoir" (https://www.amightygirl.com/notes-on-a-silencing), and "I Have The Right To" (https://www.amightygirl.com/i-have-the-right-to), recommended for older teens and adults

For fictional stories that address r**e and sexual violence and offer a helpful way to spark conversations with young adult readers around sexual assault, we recommend "Speak" for ages 14 and up (https://www.amightygirl.com/speak), "Girl Made of Stars" for ages 14 and up (https://www.amightygirl.com/girl-made-of-stars), and "The Way I Used To Be" for ages 15 and up (https://www.amightygirl.com/the-way-i-used-to-be)

To start teaching children -- girls and boys alike -- from a young age about the need to respect others and their personal boundaries, we recommend "Let's Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent, and Respect" for ages 4 to 7 (https://www.amightygirl.com/body-boundaries) and "My Body! What I Say Goes!" for ages 3 to 6 (https://www.amightygirl.com/my-body)

For older kids, check out the excellent "Consent (for Kids!)" for ages 6 to 10 at https://www.amightygirl.com/consent-for-kids

There is also a helpful guide for teens on topics such as consent and coercion, "Real Talk About S*x and Consent: What Every Teen Needs to Know," for ages 13 and up at https://www.amightygirl.com/real-talk-about-sex-and-consent

And if you know a teen girl struggling after sexual abuse or trauma, “The S*xual Trauma Workbook for Teen Girls: A Guide to Recovery from S*xual Assault and Abuse” may help at https://www.amightygirl.com/sexual-trauma-workbook-girls

Image via https://www.womensvoicesnow.org/gisele-pelicot

30/05/2025

Tragic!

Vorher-Nachher-Luftaufnahmen zeigen das Ausmaß der Zerstörung nach dem gigantischen Gletschersturz im Lötschental im Schweizer Kanton Wallis. 90 Prozent des Dorfes Blatten, rund 130 Häuser sowie die Kirche, sind unter einer Schuttschicht begraben.

24/03/2025

things happen!” Please join us for the next C2 Women’s Group.

“When women support each other incredible things happen!” The monthly Women’s Group meets on a wednesday evening in the C2 group room. We start off with a mindful moment, have a check in and then explore a topic together. We... Continue Reading →

08/02/2025

Discover how to move from relational trauma and disconnection to transformation and evolution. Learn from 30 of the world’s top experts in this free 4-day summit and sign up today.

06/11/2024

Free Mother Wound Summit … Starts today!

31/10/2024

Kick off the Month of November…. Movember supporting Men’s Mental Health with our Fireside Chat at C2, November 1st at 18:00. Everyone Welcome! https://c2gether.ch/event/supporting-movember/

Camaraderie and conversation are often at the heart of well-being, especially when it comes to men’s mental health. With 40% of men having never spoken to anyone about their mental health, we’re committed to changing that this Movember. We’re proud... Continue Reading →

18/09/2024

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03/05/2024

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25/04/2024

Our Virtual Grief Circle is next week thursday. May 2nd 2024 at 19:00 - 20:30. You can sign up via our website:

An on-going virtual group open to the community where we come together and share about our journeys with grief and loss. Virtual link will be sent once you have registered.

25/04/2024

Mother’s Day is coming up and this on-line resources is for those who may be particularly touched by this day.

Is Mother’s Day a tough day for you? A reminder of loss or a source of grieving?
Perhaps, you recently lost a mother as I have?
Or did you have a mother who did not full fill that role in a way you wished and needed?
Or are you a mother who has lost a child?
Or have you lost a partner with whom you co-parented?
Or are you like many, that have not been able to connect with the role of mother as you had hoped?

You may find some resources that resonate with you in this link I received from a colleague.

Join David Kessler for two free discussions about Grief & Mother's Day. Because we know this day can be challenging when you're missing a mother or a child, David will share helpful tips for navigating Mother's Day.