Dr Claire Cunnington
@drcisme.bsky.social
By day a researcher fighting for a better life for the traumatised, by night asleep. Currently writing about a Victorian VIP #CSE scandal. Co-convenor of the BSA Global Histories and Sociology Study Group. Agent: Jason Bartholomew, BKS. she/her
I'm 55. Britain was definitely not better 50 years ago. I suspect it might have been better 20 years ago though.
November 14, 2025 at 4:24 PM
I'm 55. Britain was definitely not better 50 years ago. I suspect it might have been better 20 years ago though.
That's how I felt when I saw it. Thanks so much for sharing it.
October 9, 2025 at 9:50 AM
That's how I felt when I saw it. Thanks so much for sharing it.
OMG really?! Fascinating!
October 9, 2025 at 9:22 AM
OMG really?! Fascinating!
How interesting! When I was a (traumatised) kid I used to paint eyes in flames over and over again. Thought it was just me!
October 9, 2025 at 9:12 AM
How interesting! When I was a (traumatised) kid I used to paint eyes in flames over and over again. Thought it was just me!
Could not agree with you more.
October 8, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Could not agree with you more.
I'll get in touch once I've read your book. 🙂
October 1, 2025 at 1:16 PM
I'll get in touch once I've read your book. 🙂
No thank you! I heard about your book and ordered it straight away. One day I want to compare the two - CSE in poverty and the 'VIP' version. Particularly the outcomes for the exploited girls.
October 1, 2025 at 12:55 PM
No thank you! I heard about your book and ordered it straight away. One day I want to compare the two - CSE in poverty and the 'VIP' version. Particularly the outcomes for the exploited girls.
Your book is literally right next to my screen and next to be read.
October 1, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Your book is literally right next to my screen and next to be read.
I also want to understand why a woman would run such an awful business, how the men justified what they did and how it could be ignored by the authorities for so long. Could not be more relevant today.
October 1, 2025 at 12:27 PM
I also want to understand why a woman would run such an awful business, how the men justified what they did and how it could be ignored by the authorities for so long. Could not be more relevant today.