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The Unlearning – by George Monbiot.

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Inner Ventures

Boarding school, a peculiarly British form of abuse, has devastating impacts not only on the boarders, but on those they grow up to dominate. By George Monbiot, published in the Guardian 7th November 2019 There are two stark facts about … Continue reading →

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Sexual Abuse & Trauma relived – Part two

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Inner Ventures

My defences against verbal abuse are strong; walled-off and defended after years of boarding school life, away from the relative safety and protection of family and home. I am numbed, emotionally starved, often lonely and miserable, having been relentlessly taunted … Continue reading →

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Sexual Abuse & Trauma relived – the first of a two-part account

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Inner Ventures

I am settling down in bed, adjusting to the dark, relaxing after my day, and dropping into the beginnings of sleep. Suddenly I hear movement around me as 6 or 8 male figures loom over me, surrounding my bed. I … Continue reading →

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