When a pet dog is chastised, the response can clearly show
comprehension of something bad happening.
Without actually understanding the words used, the owner’s tone of voice
and body language alone can convey frustration and perhaps even anger. The dog may tremble and cower in
response. Unnecessary repeated scolding results
in the pet becoming nervous, withdrawn, jumpy and anxious – trust is lost.
Imagine then, a child experiencing a figure that threatens, a
figure that says “whatever happens must remain
their little secret”; a child who, unlike the pet, does understand every hurtful
word; a child who responds as – nervous, withdrawn, jumpy and anxious. Trust is lost … and when this happens repeatedly
the world becomes a lonely, fearful place.
At A Way Out distrust can be one of the first barriers to
overcome. We meet women whose childhood
experience has shaped the rest of their lives and have sometimes led to
entrenched harmful and risk-taking behaviours - trust placed in the numbing effect
of alcohol or substance abuse.
The patient, non-judgmental approach of A Way Out enables our
staff to gradually build up genuine, supportive relationships with
clients. We are there when things go
right and still there when things go wrong, offering a consistent, caring,
compassionate, professional support.
Clients trust us and have faith in all that A Way Out stands for.
Recently one grateful client commented, “Fear knocked at the door and faith answered”.
If you would like to know more about the work of this
charity, would like to volunteer or offer financial support please go to www.awayout.co.uk or telephone 01642 655071
