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Global Awareness Day
Gloria’s charity Handing The Shame Back Foundation provides the following resources
On Angels Wings - My Flight from Trauma to Grace
This extraordinary story of Gloria’s journey from darkness into light is one of hope, resilience and the unrelenting power of the human spirit to survive.
It’s June 1960, and in middle-class suburban New Zealand, a child was born into sex slavery. For the first sixteen years of her life, Gloria suffered horrendous sexual, physical and psychological abuse at the hands of her father, with no one to protect her. From the underworld of her father’s paedophile ring to the groups he trafficked her to, she found an inner strength and a light that shone so brightly, her mind was the one thing that could not be destroyed.
Experienced through the eyes of a child, On Angels Wings will forever highlight the way we deal with child abuse, shining a light on this darkness, and challenging us not to assume that every child is safe. One voice speaking out is all it takes to save a life.
Latest Release
Gloria's Guide for Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) Survivors .
To all Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) Survivors out there, this book is for you.
Are you seeking support while navigating your way to recovery?
Are you hoping for insight on reclaiming the life you should have had?
Do you want the freedom to finally shine your light in the world?
Look no further, this step by step guide includes excerpts, teachings and exercises you can try, to start rebuilding your way back to yourself. Beginning with where you are it gently leads you to a more peaceful place of healing. Rediscover the true you and learn to become whole again. Written through the eyes of a CSA Survivor, Gloria fully understands the complex and often confusing things Survivors experience. She is able to provide insight, and a way forward through her own experiences. Her wish for all CSA survivors is to know, they are seen, supported and believed.
Media Interviews
May 24, 2023
Global Awareness Day Update
Gloria shares what will happen on Global Awareness Day – Friday June 16th
May 23, 2023
Recognize Our Power
with Kelly Wallace
Power Over Child Sex Trafficking with Gloria Masters
May 16, 2023
UK Health Radio
with Emma-Jane Taylor
Gloria was invited by UK Health Radio to provide relevant information on child exploitation material. Have a listen here.
Blogs
My blogs are designed to offer some techniques to try, as you navigate your way through post traumatic stress.
You are never alone on this journey.
I stand with you.
22 May, 2023
14 April, 2023
27 March, 2023
Blog - audio versions
Feeling Proud
This video is private.
Gratitude
Feeling grateful as survivors can sometimes be a challenge.
Isn't getting through the day enough?
What is there to be grateful for? Really?
Have a listen to this, and see what leaps out at you. Its worth it. I promise!!
Go to our website (see below) for more information on our foundation
If you are looking for coaching whether survivor or supporter, go to our website https://www.handingtheshameback.org/
#childhoodsexualabuse #survivorofsexualabuse #survivorsupport
#survivors #ibelievesurvivors #handingtheshameback
Invisible
Being Invisible as survivors is not an uncommon experience.
We learned to hide and keep our shame hidden. For healing and a way forward perhaps its time to address this and change the invisible to visible?
Go to our website (see below) for more information on our foundation
If you are looking for coaching whether survivor or supporter, go to our website https://www.handingtheshameback.org/
#childhoodsexualabuse #survivorofsexualabuse #survivorsupport
#survivors #ibelievesurvivors #handingtheshameback
If you need help
If you or anyone you know is struggling to deal with child sexual abuse, the following providers can offer support in your region:
New Zealand
Handingtheshameback.org Provides support through sharing information and survivor stories
ACC Counselling and therapy. For free confidential sessions contact ACC Sensitive Claims Unit, 0800 101 996
Safe to Talk Sexual Harm Helpline, 0800 044 334 or Text 4334, [email protected]
Help Auckland 0800 623 1700
The Harbour Online support and information for people affected by sexual abuse.
Male Survivors Aotearoa Helplines across NZ, click to find out more (males only).
USA
RAINN is the largest US support agency for adult survivors of child sexual abuse
United Kingdom
NAPAK – Supporting recovery from childhood abuse
Maggie Oliver Foundation – Helping survivors of abuse
Australia
Blue Knot Foundation – advocate for and provide support to people who have experiences of complex trauma, and those who support them, personally and professionally.