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Pride, Visibility & Solidarity: Women Will Not Be Safe Until the Most Vulnerable Women Are Safe
This Pride Month, Emily Jacob of ReConnected Life writes about solidarity, safety, and why women will not be safe until the most vulnerable women are safe. A bold, grounded read.
Jun 55 min read


Why Healing Doesn't Move in a Straight Line (and Why That's Okay)
Recovery from trauma isn't linear , and that's not a sign you're failing. Emily shares why healing works best at your nervous system's pace, and how to keep moving without pushing too hard.
May 225 min read


Nervous and Excited: Why This Conversation Is Long Overdue
Emily shares her emotional journey preparing to speak at Saint Mary's SARC Annual Conference about reaching unreached survivors and bridging the gap in trauma support.
Apr 174 min read


Preparing This Keynote Has Me Feeling All the Things
A behind-the-scenes look at preparing to speak at Saint Mary's SARC Annual Conference. Emily shares the emotional weight of speaking to the sector as a survivor.
Apr 105 min read


When Self-Care Feels Impossible (And What I Do Instead)
Living with MS, trauma, and perimenopause means self-care often feels impossible. Here's what I do instead when the Instagram version isn't realistic.
Apr 35 min read


The System That's Supposed to Help Survivors Is Broken - Here's the Proof
The UK support system for sexual violence survivors is failing at every level. From funding cuts to court failures, here's the proof - and what actually works instead.
Mar 276 min read


When I Needed Help, These Were the Barriers I Faced
A deeply personal account of the barriers faced when seeking help after trauma: waiting lists, limited options, readiness requirements, and access issues.
Mar 204 min read


Living with MS Taught Me About Accessibility Barriers Survivors Face
How living with MS revealed the same accessibility barriers survivors face when seeking trauma support, and why I built ReConnected Life differently.
Mar 134 min read


Someone Asked Me Why Our Programmes Work When Others Don't
Immediate access, self-paced recovery, and survivor-led support. Discover why ReConnected Life programmes help survivors move from surviving to living when traditional approaches fall short.
Mar 63 min read


Our Partner Organisations Are Doing Incredible Work - And They're Drowning
The charities supporting survivors are doing vital work under immense pressure. Reduced funding, greater need, and rising costs. The reality of the service crisis and what it means for survivors.
Feb 275 min read


A Message Came Through Yesterday: The Gap Between Therapy Sessions and Real Life
What happens after the 12 therapy sessions end? A real message reveals the gap between structured support and everyday life, and why peer community matters for ongoing healing.
Feb 206 min read


10,000 Stories: The Weight of a Milestone I Never Expected to Carry
Ten years, 10,000 survivors. What it really feels like to reach a milestone that shouldn't exist, in a world where 1 in 27 women will be raped this year.
Feb 136 min read


Soft Grounding Techniques for Winter: Nervous System Tools That Don't Require Energy
Discover gentle, evidence-based grounding techniques designed for winter's low-energy months. Practical nervous system tools that work with your body, not against it.
Jan 306 min read


Neurodiversity and Routine Shifts: Why January Hits Harder (And How to Navigate It)
Understand why routine disruption hits neurodivergent brains harder in January and discover practical, low-demand strategies to rebuild routine with compassion.
Jan 235 min read


Intentions vs Resolutions: Why Softness Matters in January (And How to Build Them)
Explore why resolutions feel heavy and how softer intentions can lift the weight from your shoulders. Learn to build sustainable intentions that honour your autonomy and pace.
Jan 165 min read


Winter Biology and Why January Feels Like Recovery: Understanding Your Nervous System in the Quiet Months
Understand why January feels heavy. Learn about winter biology, nervous system science, and practical ways to work with your body's natural winter rhythm for healing.
Jan 96 min read


Post-Holiday Nervous System Recovery: Understanding Low Energy in Early January
Understanding post-holiday nervous system recovery and why low energy in early January is completely normal.
Jan 22 min read


Winter Solstice to New Year’s Eve: Slowing Down, Reflecting, and Gently Beginning Again
The Winter Solstice to New Year’s Eve is a gentle time for survivors to slow down, reflect, and restore. Discover calming self-care rituals, supportive reflection, and permission to go at your own pace, no pressure, only gentle beginnings. Step into the new year with steadiness and care, at ReConnected Life.
Dec 21, 20253 min read


Language, Law, and Lived Experience: What ‘Unwanted Touch’ Really Means
Recent headlines have put 'unwanted touch' and sexual assault at the centre of public debate. This trauma-informed blog explores why survivor stories must come first, why language matters, and how to build empathy and safety for all.
Dec 12, 20254 min read


16 Days, Human Rights, and the Right to Heal: Survivors, Safety, and Solidarity
As 16 Days of Activism ends and Human Rights Day begins, ReConnected Life affirms every survivor’s right to safety, dignity, and healing, on their terms. Explore what genuine survivor support looks like, why solidarity matters, and how you can help build a world rooted in healing and hope.
Dec 10, 20254 min read
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