Our Survivor Toolkit

At times it can be difficult to know where to go when you need support, which is why we’ve built this page.

Think of it as your one-stop shop for survivor self-care. Our hope is it that it provides you with useful coping tools and information for anytime that you are unable to contact us.

When it feels like you aren’t in control, taking a small step from the suggestions on this site can help move you in the right direction.

This is how empowerment works, by making small choices on your own terms, in your own time.

Where can I go for support or advice?

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I'm a male survivor

If you’re looking for male-centred support or want to find out more about how many men are affected by childhood abuse, our male survivors page is a good place to start.

I'm a young adult

If you’re a young adult or you experienced abuse at the hands of your peers, you might find the resources on our young adults page useful. There’s also signposting for under-18s.

Coping techniques

If you’re experiencing a flashback or a panic attack or you’d simply like to know how to deal with them, we have a page that can teach you the basics of grounding.

I'm worried about Christmas

Christmas can be tough. Feel free to call us before or after, but if you need advice over the holiday period, our blog has some survivor-focused tips.

I don't know how to support a survivor

It’s okay to be unsure about how to support a survivor, it can be a difficult experience. Our booklet gives advice on self-care and survivor care.

FAQs/Common Concerns

We know that each survivor’s experiences and needs are unique. But there are a number of common themes we’re able to provide insight into

Setting boundaries can be difficult, especially around religious events or holidays in which you are expected to spend time with family.

Although aimed at dealing with personality disorders, many survivors have told us that they find Out of the Fog’s toolbox a highly useful resource, especially if you are near a perpetrator at a specific event or family gathering.

You can access it here.

Supporting recovery, transforming lives

There are millions of adult survivors living in the UK, but at the moment we are only able to support around 10,000 a year.

If you are able, please consider making a donation below, if not – a social share or follow gets us much closer to reaching other survivors!