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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.

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.

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.

A deeply personal account of the barriers faced when seeking help after trauma: waiting lists, limited options, readiness requirements, and access issues.

How living with MS revealed the same accessibility barriers survivors face when seeking trauma support, and why I built ReConnected Life differently.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Understand why routine disruption hits neurodivergent brains harder in January and discover practical, low-demand strategies to rebuild routine with compassion.

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.

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.

Understanding post-holiday nervous system recovery and why low energy in early January is completely normal.

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.

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.

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.

Discover gentle activism and collective compassion during the 16 Days of Activism for Survivors. Learn how small gestures, listening, resting, lighting a candle, are powerful forms of solidarity. All stories and ways of participating are valid at ReConnected Life.

Explore why November often feels heavy, from the science of circadian rhythms and serotonin dips to gentle grounding routines. Discover how to honour your body’s needs this season and find rest, at your own pace. Supported by University College London research.

Explore gentle, survivor-centred tips for walking safely after dark. This blog from ReConnected Life offers non-blaming advice, empowers autonomy, and affirms that your safety is never your fault.

This gentle guide for trauma survivors explores autumn anxiety, reframing darkness, cosy self-care kits, and supportive routines for November. Discover how to find warmth, agency, and calm as the nights grow long, with compassion and autonomy at every step.