Welcome to Episode 32 of No Man’s An Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory of male therapists for male clients.
In this episode, Chris Hemmings is joined by Duncan Craig OBE, CEO and founder of We Are Survivors, the UK’s largest male survivor organisation, supporting boys and men who have experienced sexual abuse, rape and exploitation.
Duncan shares the personal story behind founding We Are Survivors, including his own experiences of childhood sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation, and the lack of support available to men when he first began looking for help. He reflects on growing up in working-class Manchester, the impact of shame, internalised homophobia, poor sex education and the silence that surrounded male victimhood.
They explore why male-only spaces matter, what happens when men are finally able to sit alongside others with shared experiences and why the first step through the door is often the hardest part. Duncan also talks about how We Are Survivors works with men in practical, accessible ways, including community groups, gardening, peer spaces, therapy and their app We Are OK.
The conversation also covers the cultural failure to properly name male survivors, the problem with caveating male victimhood under violence against women and girls.
You can find We Are Survivors here: https://www.wearesurvivors.org.uk/
You can find We Are Survivors on social media here: https://www.instagram.com/thisissurvivors/
You can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.uk
Episode page on Men's Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/male-survivors-sexual-abuse-shame-and-creating-space-for-men-with-duncan-craig-obe/
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