Meet Glenn Miles
Survivor. Researcher. Nurse

Although he suffered humiliation and sexualised school bullying at the hands of his peers, Glenn was seriously sexually abused at a Christian camp at age 13 by a 30-year-old male he was sharing a room with. He was told, this is normal and what men do. He felt it was somehow his fault, and then spent the next 3 decades hiding the fact he was gay from everyone but his wife.

For more information, resources, or coaching — whether you are a survivor or a supporter, visit: handingtheshameback.org

HELP
NZ Sexual Harm Helpline, 0800 044 334 or text 4334, support@safetotalk.nz. Help Auckland 0800 623 1700. Male Survivors Aotearoa, Freephone: 0800 044 334
USA RAINN https://www.rainn.org/ Largest US support for adult survivors of child sexual abuse
UK NAPAK https://napac.org.uk/ Supporting recovery from childhood abuse
AUSTRALIA Blue Knot Foundation - https://blueknot.org.au/ Provide support to people who have experiences of complex trauma, and for those who support them.
OTHER To get some more resources from us, please go to: https://www.handingtheshameback.org/, we offer books, coaching and tips for survivors and for those supporting them.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/handing-the-shame-back

#HandingTheShameBack #HandSign4Kids #LetsSaveSomeKids

Meet Karen
Survivor. Nonprofit Founder. Champion for Kids. Entrepreneur

Karen was raised in a family where her father was not just sexually abusive, but mentally, physically and psychologically as well. Out of the 4 children, it was she that was the target, and as a result, her childhood was miserable. What she did, and how she managed to turn it around is inspiring.

To reach Karen, email: info@karenshell.com

For more information, resources, or coaching — whether you are a survivor or a supporter, visit: handingtheshameback.org

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/handing-the-shame-back

#HandingTheShameBack #HandSign4Kids #LetsSaveSomeKids

NZ Herald interviews Gloria and her partner Detective Inspector Scott Beard on the Global Hand Sign for Under 16’s to use, showing they are not safe and being sexually abused. Have a watch and listen of this, as this couple sets out to #LetsSaveSomeKids across the globe.

Read the full article here: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/top-police-detective-scott-beard-backing-hand-signal-to-prevent-child-sex-abuse/YCVBDIO2WBAFFOTIH727EQLRXI/

For more on us, go to: handingtheshameback.org

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/handing-the-shame-back

#HandingTheShameBack #HandSign4Kids #LetsSaveSomeKids

Meet Jeremy
Survivor. Content Creator. Writer

He was born with Spina Bifida and his parents were told he would never walk let alone live. He is now in his 40’s.

He was 5 years old when his female abuser first started grooming, manipulating and then abusing him. This was to go on for over 4 years, until he became hospitalised and eventually home schooled.

For more information, resources, or coaching — whether you are a survivor or a supporter, visit: handingtheshameback.org

We are on all social media platforms:
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handingtheshameback/
X: https://x.com/HandinShameBack
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@handingtheshameback
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@handingshameback
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/handing-the-shame-back

#HandingTheShameBack #HandSign4Kids #LetsSaveSomeKids

Being interviewed by Nick on MoreFM Rodney was empowering. Being able to discuss the book; Keeping Kids Safe which is now in every school in NZ, honouring. It is time for the world to join the campaign to educate and resource our children on how to Keep Safe. So grateful to have been on air for this one. Thanks to Nick and Anna, the cycle has begun.

For more on us, go to: handingtheshameback.org

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/handing-the-shame-back

#HandingTheShameBack #HandSign4Kids #LetsSaveSomeKids

Rest and Recovery are essential for survivors. Though not often discussed it is crucial for survivors to rest deeply when dealing with this. Thinking about or working through your trauma, reignites it and this leads to the exact same trauma responses you experienced as a child. What was unavailable to you then was resting and recovering from it, especially if the abuser was a family member. Don’t underestimate the healing resting provides, it can make the world of difference.

► Visit our website for more information on our foundation: http://handingtheshameback.org
► Donate please, this helps us keep going: http://handingtheshameback.org/donate

ADDITIONAL RESOURCE
► If you are looking for coaching whether survivor or supporter, visit: http://handingtheshameback.org/coaching

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#HandingTheShameBack #HandSign4Kids #LetsSaveSomeKids

Q&A Session

Join us on this Q&A Session where Gloria answers a range of questions posed by you, the Survivors. One for this month includes: how do you explain the hand sign to younger children. The questions are pertinent, and Gloria, as always provides calm and measured responses that helps restore grace and acceptance to these difficult experiences.

For more information, resources, or coaching — whether you are a survivor or a supporter, visit: handingtheshameback.org

We are on all social media platforms:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HandingtheShameBack
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handingtheshameback/
X: https://x.com/HandinShameBack
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@handingtheshameback
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@handingshameback
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/handing-the-shame-back

#HandingTheShameBack #HandSign4Kids #LetsSaveSomeKids

Meet Cadence
Survivor. Poet. Advocate

She was abused by her godmother and her godmother’s father. She was heavily manipulated and groomed to the point where, they made her lie and say it was her brother who was abusing her. This eventuated in him being removed from the home and sent to juvenile then foster care. She was 3 when the abuse began.

You can reach out to Cadence here: https://www.instagram.com/cadence_p.2025/

HELP
NZ Sexual Harm Helpline, 0800 044 334 or text 4334, support@safetotalk.nz. Help Auckland 0800 623 1700. Male Survivors Aotearoa, Freephone: 0800 044 334
USA RAINN https://www.rainn.org/ Largest US support for adult survivors of child sexual abuse
UK NAPAK https://napac.org.uk/ Supporting recovery from childhood abuse
AUSTRALIA Blue Knot Foundation - https://blueknot.org.au/ Provide support to people who have experiences of complex trauma, and for those who support them.
OTHER To get some more resources from us, please go to: https://www.handingtheshameback.org/, we offer books, coaching and tips for survivors and for those supporting them.

We are on all social media platforms:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HandingtheShameBack
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handingtheshameback/
X: https://x.com/HandinShameBack
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@handingtheshameback
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@handingshameback
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/handing-the-shame-back

#HandingTheShameBack #HandSign4Kids #LetsSaveSomeKids