Run by volunteers
Where did it all start
Run by volunteers
Our campaign is run by a team of volunteers, all survivors of CSA doing what they can to make a difference to the lives of other survivors of CSA.
Everyone doing their best for a very difficult conversation.
AROUND THE WORLD
Where did it all start
Run by volunteers
NotMyShame is recognised across the world - 3 words that many survivors of CSA understand the deep meaning of. We are very proud to be connected with survivors across the planet.
Where did it all start
Where did it all start
Where did it all start
NotMyShame was accidentally started in 2021/22 by survivor and campaigner against CSA, Emma Jane Taylor. In 2021 she shared the NotMyShame quote “I am not afraid to say I was sexually abused as a child, I was just a child. It isn't my shame", which went viral. She shared the message on a tee and subsequently had survivors asking where they could get a tee-shirt from.
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Where did it all start
Where did it all start
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message from the Founder of Notmyshame
NotMyShame was created to empower survivors of CSA & to turn up the volume on a very difficult conversation - that for much of my life was kept in the dark.
If you feel comfortable then I would like for you to use the hashtag #NotMyShame alongside any conversations where you felt it appropriate to your life, and for those that feel able to, I would love for you to join me in wearing the NotMyShame tee-shirt range. However, I understand that not everyone will feel able to do any of that, and that is fine also - there is no right or wrong, we are all at different stages of our journey with these conversations, feeling safe and stable is important. I have no expectations of any survivor on their journey, each one of us is going through our own difficult conversations.
My hope is that the campaign helps someone find their strength by just seeing those 3 words 'NotMyShame'. Personally, it took me 45 years to say them, I am now feeling strong enough for them to have purpose. On a personal note; I had no idea when I started this campaign that it ywould lead to global recognition. I really only shared the slogan to remind myself of the truth; that being abused as a child is NotMyShame.
It is important for me to say, I don’t advise anyone to speak up/share anything about their personal story in public, until they have a greater understanding of their why’ & what they are facing & how they are facing it.
Whatever happens next, I am proud to be here and have made some amazing life long friends. Huge thank you to Lynne. Lynne was the first survivor of CSA to stand with me in wearing a tee-shirt. If this all ended tomorrow I know it has left a positive dent in people's life, mine included.
Huge thank you to everyone supporting the NotMyShame campaign, especially Sharon, Jo, Katy, Lynne and Kaz.
x EJ x
no shame here podcast
Emma Jane recorded several podcasts.
Join her for interesting fire-side conversations that some may find helpful, others may find challenging - but many should listen to. Especially if we are to seriously consider protecting children from CSA across the world. The title of the podcasts are self explanatory.
This podcast was inspired by the #NotMyShame movement.
I WAS JUST A CHILD
Thank you to everyone who has supported the campaign and our message -> NOTMYSHAME <- we have all seen your support and kindness.