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Madeleine Black
@madeleineblack.bsky.social
Author of #Unbroken, Speaker, Podcaster, Activist, Psychotherapist, TEDx speaker x 2
Helping others to find their courage and voice too through storytelling #metoo
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I share my story of being gang raped at 13 to help end the shame, stigma & silence surrounding sexual violence & to help others find their courage and voice.
A sexual violence activist, have written my memoir & speak publicly about rape #Unbroken #metoo #nomoreshame

www.amazon.co.uk/Unbroken-Jou...
Unbroken - Used, beaten but never broken. My story of survival and hope.: One Woman's Journey to Rebuild a Life Shattered by Violence. A True Story of Survival and Hope : Black, Madeleine: Amazon.co.uk: Books
Unbroken - Used, beaten but never broken. My story of survival and hope.: One Woman's Journey to Rebuild a Life Shattered by Violence. A True Story of Survival and Hope : Black, Madeleine: Amazon.co.uk: Books
www.amazon.co.uk
The travelling book fairy has a left a copy of my memoir, Unbroken, in #Copenhagen

Acopy has been left outside the oldest public toilets in Copenhagen by the stork fountain

Wonder who will find this copy? 📕 🧚🏽

#ibelieveininbookfairies #bookfairies #memoir #metoo #Unbroken
March 19, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Last night of Chanukah 🕎

Sending light, love and peace from my house to yours

#bethelight
January 1, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Wishing everyone happy holidays and all the best for 2025

Appreciate your support

Much love 🙏💛⭐️

#happyholidays #grateful #newyear #dogs
December 24, 2024 at 8:52 AM
We have a wee guest for a sleepover tonight! (Her first one)

#grandma #granddaughter #love #family
December 23, 2024 at 7:49 PM
1 in 3 women worldwide experience violence in their lifetime

Every 10 minutes, a woman is killed. #NoExcuse. UNiTE to End Violence against Women

The crisis of gender-based violence is urgent. There is #NoExcuse for violence against women and girls

#endgbv #metoo #16daysofactivism
November 25, 2024 at 7:33 PM

On this day & every day, I stand against all forms of gender-based violence

I will continue to use my voice to speak out and share my story of sexual violence to end the shame, stigma and silence and to help others find their courage and voice too

#16daysofactivism #endgbv #metoo #NoExcuse
November 25, 2024 at 7:29 PM
Reposted by Madeleine Black
Etymology of the day: to be ‘blowing a hoolie’ (or ‘hooley’) was probably inspired by the Orkney word ‘hoolan’, a howling gale, with a touch of the ‘hooley’ that is a very noisy party thrown in.
November 23, 2024 at 11:07 AM
I started karate at 41 to help me face my fears that were mainly being around men & feeling out of control and to ground myself

Fears, phobias & anxieties started after being gang raped at 13. Karate focused me

This morning, 9 years late, I did my 2nd Dan grading

#nomorefear #Unbroken #karate
November 21, 2024 at 4:58 PM
Reposted by Madeleine Black
Here’s a short clip about my experience of coercive control and how I’ve turned my pain into a purpose.

#domesticabuse #coercivecontrol

www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-e...
Domestic abuse victim 'lived hour by hour'
Jennifer Gilmour, from Hull, survived domestic violence and is sharing her experiences to help others.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 20, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Husband and I know each other quite well now after 36 years of marriage! 💕💕
November 20, 2024 at 11:34 AM
What a woman - so much respect for Gisèle Pelicot
November 19, 2024 at 7:45 PM
@bsky.app I keep on being asked to co firm my email. Says an email has been sent with a code but nothing arrives! 🤷🏻‍♀️
November 19, 2024 at 8:30 AM
First day here and enjoying the friendliness of Bluesky! Goodnight 😴
November 18, 2024 at 11:07 PM
My gorgeous new granddaughter Rosie (9 weeks now), using her poodle sister as a pillow! 🌹🐩❤️
November 18, 2024 at 6:08 PM
My 2nd #TEDxtalk was called “Why I’m shaming shame”

After being gang raped at 13 my shame was so crippling. It lied to me for years making me feel it was my fault

I know now that 💯 of all rapes are caused by rapists and was never my fault
#Unbroken #metoo #nomoreshame

youtu.be/rqXluB4l1c8?...
Why I'm Shaming Shame | Madeleine Black | TEDxUniversityofGlasgow
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
youtu.be
November 18, 2024 at 1:05 PM
@laurenlloyd.bsky.social thanks for following and also Glasgow based!
November 18, 2024 at 1:02 PM
@joannalouisepar.bsky.social thanks for following me; just new here and not sure how it all works yet!
November 18, 2024 at 12:57 PM
I’ve received so many messages from women after I was in the #dailymail speaking about #saoirseronan on the #grahamnortonshow sharing their own experiences of sexual violence

Men’s violence against women is a male issue and need to find a way to #ENDvawg

#Unbroken #metoo #speakingout
November 18, 2024 at 12:28 PM
November 18, 2024 at 12:22 PM
Did my first #TEDxtalk in June 2019. Walking out to 3000 people was terrifying; but also one of the most liberating moments of my life!!

I’m sharing my lived experience of gang rape, speaking for those who can’t find their voice yet #Unbroken #metoo #healing

youtu.be/_ouhY155398?...
Unbroken – speaking the unspeakable | Madeleine Black | TEDxGlasgow
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
youtu.be
November 18, 2024 at 12:16 PM
I share my story of being gang raped at 13 to help end the shame, stigma & silence surrounding sexual violence & to help others find their courage and voice.
A sexual violence activist, have written my memoir & speak publicly about rape #Unbroken #metoo #nomoreshame

www.amazon.co.uk/Unbroken-Jou...
Unbroken - Used, beaten but never broken. My story of survival and hope.: One Woman's Journey to Rebuild a Life Shattered by Violence. A True Story of Survival and Hope : Black, Madeleine: Amazon.co.uk: Books
Unbroken - Used, beaten but never broken. My story of survival and hope.: One Woman's Journey to Rebuild a Life Shattered by Violence. A True Story of Survival and Hope : Black, Madeleine: Amazon.co.uk: Books
www.amazon.co.uk
November 18, 2024 at 11:57 AM