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Stories
“An initiative like EQUISS is so necessary and long overdue. The sobering reality is that abuse is rampant in our industry. For too long, abusers have gotten away with horrific things by making those they abuse feel powerless and voiceless, and there's been nowhere truly independent to turn.I can't say enough good things about the EQUISS team.
Unfortunately, we have been navigating quite a harrowing situation involving multiple victims that has been very difficult to fathom, let alone do anything about. EQUISS have been an incredible support to us as we report this abuse, work through the very real fear that comes with speaking out, pursue prosecution, and put proper safeguarding practices in place in the aftermath.
At every stage, they've met us with patience, expertise and genuine care.If you're hesitating to reach out, please don't. We're still in the very early days of our process, and we know it won't be easy, but we also know that reporting takes power away from abusers and puts it back in our hands. EQUISS have made an overwhelming situation feel manageable, and we are so grateful they exist.”
Anonymous
“I benefitted greatly from your listening last week and feel that now is the time to strike back.
Forwards is the only way and speaking up.”
Anonymous
“I wanted to tell you how grateful I am for your call to my mum and I today. I cannot tell you how much lighter I feel for having that from you. It really means more than I could ever express in words.”
Anonymous
“If I hadn’t spoken to you then I probably wouldn’t have spoken up in the first place, as I didn’t know who to go to or what to do.”
Anonymous
“If it wasn’t for you Emily and you knowing the system, I don’t think I would be here.”
Anonymous
“Opening up about what happened to my family was daunting, but Equiss and Sarah stood by me. Their guidance gave me the confidence to come forward, and now I’m driven to ensure others know they can find that same strength that has helped me and my family so much.”
Anonymous
“I want to thank EQUISS, they gave me the space to tell my story of what happened to me and my family and gave me a place to feel heard.
I found my strength with their help and now that courage inspires me to help others step forward too, knowing none of us are alone in this.”
Anonymous
“Before reaching out to EQUISS, I felt I had nowhere left to turn. I was unable to exist in an industry that had been such a significant part of my life for so many years.
EQUISS were the first people who truly listened to me and made me feel believed. I cannot put into words how grateful I am for their kindness, compassion, and unwavering support. For the first time in a long time, I have felt hope.”
Anonymous